CVE-2016-10848: Critical severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary file-overwrite operations in scripts/quotacheck (SEC-81).

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·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10848?

CVE-2016-10848 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file overwrite operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10848?

To fix CVE-2016-10848, update your cPanel installation to version 11.54.0.4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2016-10848 affect?

CVE-2016-10848 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4, allowing vulnerabilities in the quotacheck script.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10848?

CVE-2016-10848 is an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability that can compromise system security.

5

Are all cPanel versions vulnerable to CVE-2016-10848?

No, only cPanel versions that are lower than 11.54.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-10848.

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