CVE-2016-10855: Input Validation

Published Aug 1, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows unauthenticated arbitrary code execution via cpsrvd (SEC-91).

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·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10855?

CVE-2016-10855 is classified as high severity due to its potential for unauthenticated arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10855?

To fix CVE-2016-10855, update cPanel to version 11.54.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10855?

CVE-2016-10855 affects cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4, specifically 11.48.x, 11.50.x, 11.52.x, and 11.54.x up to 11.54.0.4.

4

What impact does CVE-2016-10855 have on cPanel users?

CVE-2016-10855 allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the server.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2016-10855?

No effective workaround exists for CVE-2016-10855; updating to a patched version is the only recommended action.

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