CVE-2016-10831: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·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.