cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2 Horde Webmail Access Cache File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Horde Webmail Access. Such manipulation as part of Cache File leads to symlink. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2 (Hosting Control Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Horde Webmail Access. The manipulation as part of a Cache File leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/05/2014 as TSR 2014-0001 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cpanel.net. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 11.38.2.16, 11.40.1.10 or 11.42.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91032) and Secunia (SA56719†). The entries VDB-12273, VDB-12274, VDB-12275 and VDB-12276 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Highly functional
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 11.38.2.16/11.40.1.10/11.42.0.4

Timelineinfo

02/05/2014 🔍
02/07/2014 +2 days 🔍
02/13/2014 +6 days 🔍
03/29/2019 +1870 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TSR 2014-0001
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12272
X-Force: 91032 - cPanel Horde Webmail interfaces symlink, Medium Risk
Secunia: 56719 - cPanel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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

Created: 02/13/2014 09:23
Updated: 03/29/2019 21:41
Changes: 02/13/2014 09:23 (51), 03/29/2019 21:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:E56:103

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