CVE-2016-10849: Command Injection

Published Aug 1, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows certain file-chmod operations in scripts/secureit (SEC-82).

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·03:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:25 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10849?

CVE-2016-10849 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10849?

To mitigate CVE-2016-10849, update cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.

3

Which cPanel versions are affected by CVE-2016-10849?

CVE-2016-10849 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4.

4

What functionality is compromised by CVE-2016-10849?

CVE-2016-10849 allows certain file-chmod operations in the scripts/secureit directory.

5

Is CVE-2016-10849 exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits for CVE-2016-10849.

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