CVE-2016-10831: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 55.9999.141 does not perform as two-factor authentication check when possessing another account (SEC-101).

Affected Software

2 affected components
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·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10831?

CVE-2016-10831 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on two-factor authentication security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10831?

To fix CVE-2016-10831, upgrade your cPanel version to 55.9999.141 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10831?

CVE-2016-10831 affects cPanel versions below 55.9999.141, specifically versions between 11.54.0.0 and 11.54.0.20.

4

What does CVE-2016-10831 exploit?

CVE-2016-10831 exploits the lack of a two-factor authentication check when accessing another account.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10831?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-10831 besides upgrading to a secure version.

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