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.