Input validation error in cPanel, cPanel



Published: 2019-08-01 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-10846
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor cPanel, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU35647

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10846

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-chown and file-chmod operations during Roundcube database conversions (SEC-79).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: 11.54.0.0 - 11.54.0.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/54+Change+Log


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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