CVE-2016-10823: Input Validation
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the root account because of MakeText interpolation (SEC-89).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.50.0.4<11.50.5.2
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.4.1
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.20
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<55.9999.141
Event History
Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:42 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10823?
CVE-2016-10823 has a critical severity rating of 8.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10823?
To fix CVE-2016-10823, upgrade cPanel to version 56.0 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10823?
CVE-2016-10823 affects cPanel versions before 55.9999.141.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10823?
CVE-2016-10823 is a vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the root account.
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What specific issue does CVE-2016-10823 exploit?
CVE-2016-10823 exploits MakeText interpolation, leading to arbitrary code execution.