CVE-2016-10796: Low severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 58.0.4 initially uses weak permissions for Apache HTTP Server log files (SEC-130).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.6.2
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.26
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.27
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.4
Event History
Aug 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10796?
CVE-2016-10796 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on the security of log files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10796?
To fix CVE-2016-10796, ensure that you update your cPanel to version 58.0.4 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10796?
CVE-2016-10796 affects cPanel versions below 58.0.4, including versions in the ranges 11.51, 11.54, and 55.9999.
4
What is the main issue with CVE-2016-10796?
The main issue with CVE-2016-10796 is that it allows weak permissions on Apache HTTP Server log files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10796?
While the best solution is to update cPanel, adjusting file permissions on the log files may temporarily mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2016-10796.