CVE-2016-10809: Infoleak
Published Aug 7, 2019
·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
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.