CVE-2016-10809: Infoleak

Published Aug 7, 2019
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Updated

In cPanel before 57.9999.54, /scripts/checkinfopages exposed a TTY to an unprivileged process (SEC-114).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.50.0.4<11.50.6.2
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.6.1
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.24
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.15
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<57.9999.54

Event History

Aug 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10809?

CVE-2016-10809 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10809?

To fix CVE-2016-10809, update your cPanel installation to version 57.9999.54 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10809?

CVE-2016-10809 affects cPanel versions prior to 57.9999.54, including 11.50.x, 11.51.x, 11.52.x, 11.54.x, and 56.x.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-10809?

CVE-2016-10809 involves exposure of a TTY to an unprivileged process, which could lead to information disclosure.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10809?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-10809, so applying the update is recommended.

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