VDB-11008 · OSVDB 99016 · GCVE-100-11008

cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11 Permission Logaholic improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file usr/local/cpanel/base/3rdparty/Logaholic of the component Permission Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11 (Hosting Control Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file usr/local/cpanel/base/3rdparty/Logaholic of the component Permission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was presented 10/26/2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cpanel.net. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at cpanel.net. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 11.40.0.12 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (99016†). See VDB-11007, VDB-11009, VDB-11010 and VDB-11011 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel WHM 11.40.0.12

Timelineinfo

10/26/2013 🔍
10/26/2013 +0 days 🔍
10/28/2013 +2 days 🔍
03/25/2019 +1974 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cpanel.net
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11008
OSVDB: 99016

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2013 13:44
Updated: 03/25/2019 08:09
Changes: 10/28/2013 13:44 (47), 03/25/2019 08:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:59C:103

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