VDB-9920 · 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 categorized as critical has been discovered in cPanel WHM 11.34.1.24/11.36.1.14/11.38.1.12/11.39.0.4. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web Host Manager WHM. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been 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 issue is an unknown functionality of the component Web Host Manager WHM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 07/18/2013 with Rack911 as cPanel - Content Manipulation (R911-0042) as confirmed blog post (Website). The advisory is shared for download at blog.rack911.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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 (96164†) and Secunia (SA54455†). Similar entries are available at VDB-9919, VDB-9921 and VDB-9922. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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

Timelineinfo

06/27/2013 🔍
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07/15/2013 +18 days 🔍
07/18/2013 +3 days 🔍
08/14/2013 +27 days 🔍
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03/21/2019 +2043 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cPanel - Content Manipulation (R911-0042)
Researcher: http://www.rack911.com
Organization: Rack911
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9920
SecurityFocus: 61812 - cPanel Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54455 - cPanel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 96164

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

Created: 08/14/2013 16:31
Updated: 03/21/2019 10:16
Changes: 08/14/2013 16:31 (52), 03/21/2019 10:16 (10)
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