Vulnerability identifier: #VU53322

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: cPanel, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to processing of web log reports for cPanel accounts used insecure storage locations for the generated files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: 11.94.0.0 - 11.96.0.7

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External links
http://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2021-0003-announcement/
http://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2021-0003-full-disclosure/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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