CVE-2016-10780: XSS
Published Aug 6, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 60.0.25 allows stored XSS in the ftpsessions API (SEC-180).
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 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:52 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10780?
CVE-2016-10780 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10780?
To fix CVE-2016-10780, upgrade to cPanel version 60.0.25 or later.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-10780 be used for?
CVE-2016-10780 can be exploited for stored XSS attacks, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's session.
4
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10780?
CVE-2016-10780 affects cPanel versions prior to 60.0.25, as well as earlier versions like 11.54.0.33, 56.0.39, and 58.0.37.
5
Is my cPanel installation vulnerable to CVE-2016-10780?
If you are using a cPanel version earlier than 60.0.25, you are vulnerable to CVE-2016-10780 and should upgrade immediately.