CVE-2016-10824: Input Validation
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows unauthenticated arbitrary code execution via DNS NS entry poisoning (SEC-90).
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·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10824?
CVE-2016-10824 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthenticated arbitrary code execution.
2
How can I mitigate CVE-2016-10824?
Mitigation for CVE-2016-10824 involves upgrading to cPanel versions 55.9999.141 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10824?
CVE-2016-10824 affects cPanel versions prior to 55.9999.141, including specific ranges from versions 11.50.x, 11.51.x, 11.52.x, and 11.54.x.
4
Is it safe to continue using cPanel versions affected by CVE-2016-10824?
Continuing to use affected versions of cPanel poses a security risk and should be avoided until patched.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-10824 enable?
CVE-2016-10824 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting DNS NS entry poisoning.