CVE-2016-10844: Infoleak
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
The chcpass script in cPanel before 11.54.0.4 reveals a password hash (SEC-77).
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·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10844?
CVE-2016-10844 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of password hashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10844?
To mitigate CVE-2016-10844, upgrade cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10844?
CVE-2016-10844 affects cPanel versions below 11.54.0.4, including specific versions in the ranges 11.48.x, 11.50.x, 11.51.x, and 11.52.x.
4
What does CVE-2016-10844 exploit?
CVE-2016-10844 exploits a vulnerability in the chcpass script that reveals user password hashes.
5
Is CVE-2016-10844 likely to be exploited in the wild?
Given the nature of password disclosures, CVE-2016-10844 poses a risk for potential exploitation if not addressed promptly.