#VU98791 Use of cache containing sensitive information in cPanel


Published: 2024-10-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98791

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-524

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to caching a valid username is auto-populating in the Username login field in some cases/circumstances. A remote attacker can trick the victim to login into the application and obtain the username from the login page cache.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://news.cpanel.com/target-security-release-2024-0001-disclosure/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker 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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