8.8
CWE
74
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10801

First published: Wed Aug 07 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 58.0.4 has improper session handling for shared users (SEC-139).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10801?

    CVE-2016-10801 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper session handling.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10801?

    To fix CVE-2016-10801, you should upgrade cPanel to version 58.0.4 or later.

  • What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10801?

    CVE-2016-10801 affects cPanel versions prior to 58.0.4, specifically those in the ranges up to 11.54.0.26 and 56.0.27.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-10801?

    The risks associated with CVE-2016-10801 include potential session hijacking and unauthorized access to shared user accounts.

  • Is CVE-2016-10801 still a threat to my system?

    CVE-2016-10801 is no longer a threat if cPanel is updated to version 58.0.4 or newer.

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