CVE-2016-10846: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-chown and file-chmod operations during Roundcube database conversions (SEC-79).
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·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10846?
CVE-2016-10846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary file ownership and permission changes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10846?
To fix CVE-2016-10846, upgrade cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10846?
CVE-2016-10846 affects cPanel versions from 11.48.0.5 to 11.54.0.3.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-10846 have on my system?
CVE-2016-10846 can lead to unauthorized file modifications, posing a risk to data integrity and security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10846 if I cannot update cPanel?
No official workaround exists for CVE-2016-10846, and upgrading is strongly recommended to mitigate the risk.