SB2021112318 - cPanel EasyApache 4 update for PHP



SB2021112318 - cPanel EasyApache 4 update for PHP

Published: November 23, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021112318
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21707)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary XML code.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the simplexml_load_file() PHP function when processing NULL byte character (e.g. %00). A remote attacker can pass specially crafted URL to the application and bypass implemented security restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.