CVE-2016-10847: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-read and file-write operations via scripts/fixmailboxpath (SEC-80).
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·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10847?
CVE-2016-10847 is a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file-read and file-write operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10847?
To mitigate CVE-2016-10847, upgrade to cPanel version 11.54.0.4 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2016-10847 have on affected versions of cPanel?
CVE-2016-10847 allows unauthorized access to sensitive files and the ability to write arbitrary files, which can lead to data compromise.
4
Which versions of cPanel are vulnerable to CVE-2016-10847?
cPanel versions before 11.54.0.4, including 11.48.x, 11.50.x, 11.51.x, and 11.52.x, are vulnerable to CVE-2016-10847.
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Who is affected by CVE-2016-10847?
Any cPanel users running versions prior to 11.54.0.4 may be affected by CVE-2016-10847.