#VU30872 Input validation error in cPanel - CVE-2016-10771

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30872

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10771

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cPanel
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: cPanel, Inc

Description

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

cPanel before 60.0.25 allows file-create and file-chmod operations during ModSecurity Audit logfile processing (SEC-165).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: 11.60.0.3 - 11.60.0.24

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External links
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/60+Change+Log

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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.