CVE-2016-10838: Medium severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-read operations via the bin/fmq script (SEC-70).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.48.0.5<11.48.5.2
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.50.0.4<11.50.4.3
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.2.4
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.4
Event History
Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10838?
CVE-2016-10838 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary file-read operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10838?
To fix CVE-2016-10838, upgrade cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-10838?
CVE-2016-10838 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4, specifically versions 11.48.0.5 to 11.54.0.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10838?
CVE-2016-10838 is classified as a file inclusion vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-10838 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-10838 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read sensitive files on the server.