8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10793: Input Validation

First published: Tue Aug 06 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 59.9999.145 allows arbitrary code execution due to an incorrect #! in Mail::SPF scripts (SEC-152).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.6.6
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.29
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.34
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.29
Cpanel Cpanel>=59.9999.58<59.9999.145

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10793?

    CVE-2016-10793 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10793?

    To fix CVE-2016-10793, upgrade cPanel to version 59.9999.145 or later.

  • What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10793?

    CVE-2016-10793 affects cPanel versions prior to 59.9999.145, including specific lower versions.

  • Is CVE-2016-10793 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-10793 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable versions of cPanel are exposed to the internet.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-10793 have on cPanel servers?

    CVE-2016-10793 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the entire cPanel server.

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