cPanel up to 11.54.0.3 bin/fmq access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in cPanel up to 11.54.0.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file bin/fmq. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-10838. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in cPanel up to 11.54.0.3 (Hosting Control Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file bin/fmq. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-read operations via the bin/fmq script (SEC-70).

The weakness was presented 08/01/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-10838 since 07/31/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 11.54.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-139172, VDB-139171, VDB-139170 and VDB-139169 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 11.54.0.4

Timelineinfo

07/31/2019 🔍
08/01/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/02/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/20/2023 +1571 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139168
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2019 11:29
Updated: 11/20/2023 08:29
Changes: 08/02/2019 11:29 (38), 07/17/2020 18:20 (18), 11/20/2023 08:29 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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