CVE-2016-10851: XSS

Published Aug 1, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows self XSS in the WHM PHP Configuration editor interface (SEC-84).

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>=11.52.2.1<11.52.2.4
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.4

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10851?

CVE-2016-10851 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10851?

To resolve CVE-2016-10851, upgrade to cPanel version 11.54.0.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-10851?

CVE-2016-10851 allows for self XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks in the WHM PHP Configuration editor.

4

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10851?

CVE-2016-10851 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4, including versions 11.48.5.2 to 11.48.0.5, 11.50.4.3 to 11.50.0.4, and 11.52.2.4 to 11.52.2.1.

5

Is CVE-2016-10851 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2016-10851 is not remotely exploitable but requires user interaction for the self XSS attack to occur.

Contact

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