CVE-2016-10859: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 11.54.0.0 allows unauthorized password changes via Webmail API commands (SEC-65).
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·02:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10859?
CVE-2016-10859 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized password changes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10859?
To fix CVE-2016-10859, upgrade your cPanel system to version 11.54.0.0 or later.
3
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10859?
CVE-2016-10859 affects cPanel versions earlier than 11.54.0.0, specifically 11.48.x, 11.50.x, 11.51.x, and 11.52.x.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10859?
CVE-2016-10859 is a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized password changes via Webmail API commands.
5
Is CVE-2016-10859 related to any specific feature in cPanel?
Yes, CVE-2016-10859 specifically relates to the Webmail API functionality within cPanel.