CVE-2016-10771: Input Validation

Published Aug 5, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 60.0.25 allows file-create and file-chmod operations during ModSecurity Audit logfile processing (SEC-165).

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·12:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10771?

CVE-2016-10771 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting cPanel versions earlier than 60.0.25.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10771?

To remediate CVE-2016-10771, upgrade cPanel to version 60.0.25 or later.

3

What operations are affected by CVE-2016-10771?

CVE-2016-10771 allows unauthorized file-create and file-chmod operations during ModSecurity Audit logfile processing.

4

Which versions of cPanel are vulnerable to CVE-2016-10771?

CVE-2016-10771 affects cPanel versions before 60.0.25, specifically versions 55.9999.61 through 56.0.39, 57.9999.48 through 58.0.37, and 59.9999.58 through 60.0.25.

5

What is ModSecurity in relation to CVE-2016-10771?

ModSecurity is a web application firewall that is exploited in CVE-2016-10771, allowing insecure operations when processing audit logfiles.

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