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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-10796

low

3.3

CWE

275

6/8/2019

13/8/2019

CVE-2016-10796

First published: Tue Aug 06 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 58.0.4 initially uses weak permissions for Apache HTTP Server log files (SEC-130).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+Log

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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version/cpanel cpanel/11.54.0.0
version/cpanel cpanel/55.9999.61
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.