cPanel 11.38.2/11.40.1/11.42.0 activate_remote_nameservers.cgi maketext symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in cPanel 11.38.2/11.40.1/11.42.0. Affected is the function Locale::Maketext::maketext of the file activate_remote_nameservers.cgi. The manipulation results in symlink. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in cPanel 11.38.2/11.40.1/11.42.0 (Hosting Control Software). Affected is the function Locale::Maketext::maketext of the file activate_remote_nameservers.cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 03/31/2014 with Rack911 as TSR 2014-0003 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cpanel.net. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 11.42.0.23, 11.40.1.13 or 11.38.2.23 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 (92237), SecurityFocus (BID 66561†) and Secunia (SA57576†). The entries VDB-12793, VDB-12794, VDB-12795 and VDB-12796 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: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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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 11.42.0.23/11.40.1.13/11.38.2.23

Timelineinfo

03/31/2014 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TSR 2014-0003
Organization: Rack911
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12792
X-Force: 92237 - cPanel activate_remote_nameservers.cgi command execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 66561 - cPanel Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 57576 - cPanel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2014 10:28
Updated: 03/31/2019 22:26
Changes: 04/04/2014 10:28 (46), 03/31/2019 22:26 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:B23:103

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