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.