VDB-11601 · Case 84681 · OSVDB 101350

cPanel WHM 11.36.2.11/11.38.2.14/11.40.0.30/11.40.1.6 XML/JSON getpkginfo information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in cPanel WHM 11.36.2.11/11.38.2.14/11.40.0.30/11.40.1.6. The impacted element is the function getpkginfo of the component XML/JSON Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in cPanel WHM 11.36.2.11/11.38.2.14/11.40.0.30/11.40.1.6 (Hosting Control Software). This affects the function getpkginfo of the component XML/JSON Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 12/21/2013 with cPanel Security Team as Case 84681 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at cpanel.net. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue. The advisory points out:

By sending a crafted input to this call, resellers with the "viewglobalpackages" ACL could read the contents of files accessible only to root.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 11.40.1.7, 11.40.0.31, 11.38.2.15 or 11.36.2.12 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 (101350†). Further details are available at cpanel.net. Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-12220. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel WHM 11.40.1.7/11.40.0.31/11.38.2.15/11.36.2.12

Timelineinfo

12/21/2013 🔍
12/21/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/24/2013 +3 days 🔍
03/29/2019 +1921 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Case 84681
Organization: cPanel Security Team
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11601
OSVDB: 101350

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2013 23:39
Updated: 03/29/2019 07:34
Changes: 12/24/2013 23:39 (47), 03/29/2019 07:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:940:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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