VDB-9369 · SA53921 · OSVDB 94918

cPanel WHM up to 11.38.1.3 prep_logs_path privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in cPanel WHM up to 11.38.1.3 and classified as problematic. This affects the function Cpanel::Logs::prep_logs_path. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cPanel WHM up to 11.38.1.3 (Hosting Control Software). This affects the function Cpanel::Logs::prep_logs_path. 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, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 06/26/2013 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at cpanel.net. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 11.38.1.4 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 OSVDB (94918†) and Secunia (SA53921†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Temp Score: 7.4
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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: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel WHM 11.38.1.4

Timelineinfo

06/26/2013 🔍
06/26/2013 +0 days 🔍
07/08/2013 +12 days 🔍
07/10/2013 +2 days 🔍
04/02/2019 +2092 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cpanel.net
Status: Not defined
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9369
Secunia: 53921 - cPanel cpanellogd Two Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 94918

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2013 12:24
Updated: 04/02/2019 15:41
Changes: 07/10/2013 12:24 (42), 04/02/2019 15:41 (6)
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Committer:
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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