CVE-2016-10827: XSS
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows self stored XSS in WHM Edit System Mail Preferences (SEC-96).
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·04:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10827?
CVE-2016-10827 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that allows self-stored XSS in WHM Edit System Mail Preferences.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10827?
To remediate CVE-2016-10827, update your cPanel to version 56.0 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-10827?
CVE-2016-10827 affects multiple versions of cPanel prior to 56.0, specifically those listed in the vulnerability details.
4
Can CVE-2016-10827 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2016-10827 can potentially allow attackers to execute unauthorized scripts and access sensitive data.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10827?
The recommended approach is to update cPanel as there are no specific workarounds for mitigating this vulnerability.