CVE-2016-10846: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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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.

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