cPanel 11.38.2/11.40.1/11.42.0 cpbackup-exclude.conf privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in cPanel 11.38.2/11.40.1/11.42.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file cpbackup-exclude.conf. The manipulation results in privileges management. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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 an unknown function of the file cpbackup-exclude.conf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/31/2014 as TSR 2014-0003 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at cpanel.net. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (92251). Similar entries are available at VDB-12792, VDB-12793, VDB-12794 and VDB-12795. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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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04/07/2014 +7 days 🔍
04/01/2019 +1820 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TSR 2014-0003
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12810
X-Force: 92251 - cPanel cpbackup-exclude.conf privilege escalation, High Risk

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/07/2014 10:02
Updated: 04/01/2019 09:14
Changes: 04/07/2014 10:02 (42), 04/01/2019 09:14 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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