cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2 XML API security check

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component XML API. This manipulation causes security check. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cPanel 11.36.2.9/11.38.2.12/11.40.0.28/11.40.1.2 (Hosting Control Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component XML API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a security check vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-358. The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was disclosed 02/05/2014 as TSR 2014-0001 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at cpanel.net. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 11.38.2.16, 11.40.1.10 or 11.42.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91037) and Secunia (SA56719†). The entries VDB-12272, VDB-12273, VDB-12274 and VDB-12275 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Security check
CWE: CWE-358
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven
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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 🔍
02/05/2014 +0 days 🔍
02/13/2014 +8 days 🔍
11/19/2018 +1740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TSR 2014-0001
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12277
X-Force: 91037 - cPanel XML-API security bypass, Medium Risk
Secunia: 56719 - cPanel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2014 09:25
Updated: 11/19/2018 09:24
Changes: 02/13/2014 09:25 (41), 11/19/2018 09:24 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:BB3:103

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