CVE-2016-10775: Input Validation
Published Aug 5, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 60.0.25 allows arbitrary file-chown operations via reassignpostterminatecruft (SEC-173).
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·12:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10775?
CVE-2016-10775 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for arbitrary file ownership changes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10775?
To mitigate CVE-2016-10775, it is advisable to update cPanel to a version greater than 60.0.25.
3
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10775?
CVE-2016-10775 affects cPanel versions prior to 60.0.25, as well as earlier versions including 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, and 58.x.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10775?
CVE-2016-10775 is an arbitrary file-chown vulnerability that allows unauthorized changes to file ownership.
5
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-10775?
Users and administrators running affected versions of cPanel before 60.0.25 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-10775.