What is the severity of CVE-2008-2478?

CVE-2008-2478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2478?

To mitigate CVE-2008-2478, update cPanel to a version that is higher than 11.18.6 STABLE or 11.23.1 CURRENT.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-2478?

CVE-2008-2478 affects users of cPanel versions 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier as well as 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier.

Is CVE-2008-2478 a widely exploited vulnerability?

CVE-2008-2478 has been disputed by the vendor, and its exploitation may vary, but caution is advised for affected versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2478

high

8.5

CWE

28/5/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2478: Code Injection

Q: What impact does CVE-2008-2478 have on systems?

CVE-2008-2478 allows authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the server.

First published: Wed May 28 2008(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	<=11.8.6
Cpanel Cpanel	<=11.23.1
	<=11.8.6
	<=11.23.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2478?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2478, update cPanel to a version that is higher than 11.18.6 STABLE or 11.23.1 CURRENT.
What impact does CVE-2008-2478 have on systems?
CVE-2008-2478 allows authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the server.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 affects users of cPanel versions 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier as well as 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier.
Is CVE-2008-2478 a widely exploited vulnerability?
CVE-2008-2478 has been disputed by the vendor, and its exploitation may vary, but caution is advised for affected versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2478?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2478, update cPanel to a version that is higher than 11.18.6 STABLE or 11.23.1 CURRENT.
What impact does CVE-2008-2478 have on systems?
CVE-2008-2478 allows authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the server.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 affects users of cPanel versions 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier as well as 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier.
Is CVE-2008-2478 a widely exploited vulnerability?
CVE-2008-2478 has been disputed by the vendor, and its exploitation may vary, but caution is advised for affected versions.