CVE-2016-10843: Command Injection

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows code execution in the context of shared users via JSON-API (SEC-76).

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·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10843?

CVE-2016-10843 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for code execution in shared environments.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10843?

To fix CVE-2016-10843, update cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-10843 have on shared hosting environments?

CVE-2016-10843 allows unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising shared user accounts.

4

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10843?

CVE-2016-10843 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10843?

There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2016-10843 aside from upgrading to a fixed version.

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