CVE-2016-10856: Medium severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 11.54.0.0 allows subaccounts to discover sensitive data through comet feeds (SEC-29).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.48.0.5<11.48.4.8
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.50.0.4<11.50.3.1
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.51.9999.98<11.52.0.23
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.52.1.0<11.52.1.1
Event History
Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10856?
CVE-2016-10856 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows subaccounts to access sensitive data through comet feeds.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10856?
To fix CVE-2016-10856, upgrade to cPanel version 11.54.0.0 or later to patch the vulnerability.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10856?
CVE-2016-10856 affects cPanel versions before 11.54.0.0, including specific versions like 11.48.4.8, 11.50.3.1, and 11.52.1.1.
4
What kind of data exposure is possible with CVE-2016-10856?
CVE-2016-10856 allows unauthorized subaccounts to discover sensitive data, potentially compromising user privacy and security.
5
Is CVE-2016-10856 still a threat if cPanel is updated?
Once cPanel is updated to version 11.54.0.0 or later, CVE-2016-10856 is no longer a threat, as the vulnerability has been addressed.