VDB-9919 · BID 61812 · SA54455

cPanel WHM 11.34.1.24/11.36.1.14/11.38.1.12/11.39.0.4 Web Host Manager WHM privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel WHM 11.34.1.24/11.36.1.14/11.38.1.12/11.39.0.4. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Web Host Manager WHM. This manipulation causes privileges management. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cPanel WHM 11.34.1.24/11.36.1.14/11.38.1.12/11.39.0.4 (Hosting Control Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Web Host Manager WHM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/18/2013 with Rack911 as cPanel - Content Manipulation (R911-0041) as confirmed blog post (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at blog.rack911.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 18 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 11.34.1.25, 11.36.1.15, 11.38.1.13 or 11.39.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 61812†), OSVDB (96163†) and Secunia (SA54455†). The entries VDB-9920, VDB-9921 and VDB-9922 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel WHM 11.34.1.25/11.36.1.15/11.38.1.13/11.39.0.5

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06/27/2013 🔍
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07/15/2013 +18 days 🔍
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08/14/2013 +27 days 🔍
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03/21/2019 +2043 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cPanel - Content Manipulation (R911-0041)
Researcher: http://www.rack911.com
Organization: Rack911
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9919
SecurityFocus: 61812 - cPanel Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54455 - cPanel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 96163

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2013 16:27
Updated: 03/21/2019 10:09
Changes: 08/14/2013 16:27 (52), 03/21/2019 10:09 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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