CVE-2008-2043: CSRF

Published May 1, 2008

Updated

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in cPanel, possibly 11.18.3 and 11.19.3, allow remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via the command1 parameter to frontend/x2/cron/editcronsimple.html, and perform various administrative actions via (2) frontend/x2/sql/adddb.html, (3) frontend/x2/sql/adduser.html, and (4) frontend/x2/ftp/doaddftp.html.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Cpanel Cpanel=11.18.3

Cpanel Cpanel=11.19.3

Event History

May 1, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:20 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2043?

CVE-2008-2043 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2043?

To fix CVE-2008-2043, update your cPanel software to versions later than 11.19.3 which contain the necessary security patches.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2043?

CVE-2008-2043 affects cPanel versions 11.18.3 and 11.19.3.

What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2008-2043?

CVE-2008-2043 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery attacks, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the system.

Is CVE-2008-2043 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2008-2043 can be exploited remotely with minimal effort, making it a critical concern for affected cPanel users.