CVE-2016-10769: Medium severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 60.0.25 allows an open redirect via /cgi-sys/FormMail-clone.cgi (SEC-162).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.33
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.37
Cpanel Cpanel>=59.9999.58<60.0.25

Event History

Aug 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10769?

CVE-2016-10769 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for open redirects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10769?

To resolve CVE-2016-10769, update cPanel to version 60.0.25 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10769?

CVE-2016-10769 affects cPanel versions prior to 60.0.25, including versions from 55.9999.61 to 58.0.37.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10769?

CVE-2016-10769 is an open redirect vulnerability that can be exploited to redirect users to malicious sites.

5

Can CVE-2016-10769 lead to phishing attacks?

Yes, CVE-2016-10769 can potentially be exploited for phishing attacks by redirecting users to malicious domains.

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