VDB-139159 · CVE-2016-10829 · GCVE-0-2016-10829

cPanel prior 55.9999.141 file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in cPanel. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes file access. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-10829. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in cPanel (Hosting Control Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows arbitrary file-read operations because of a multipart form processing error (SEC-99).

The weakness was shared 08/01/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10829 since 07/31/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1083 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 55.9999.141 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-139163, VDB-139162, VDB-139161 and VDB-139160 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Hosting Control Software

Name

cPanel

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.5
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: cPanel 55.9999.141

Timelineinfo

07/31/2019 🔍
08/01/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2019 +105 days 🔍
11/20/2023 +1467 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10829 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139159
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2019 23:12
Updated: 11/20/2023 07:55
Changes: 11/14/2019 23:12 (35), 11/14/2019 23:17 (18), 11/20/2023 07:55 (4)
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