CVE-2021-38588: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

In cPanel before 96.0.13, fixcpanelperl lacks verification of the integrity of downloads (SEC-587).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cpanel Cpanel<96.0.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade cPanel fix_cpanel_perl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 96.0.13Patch SEC-587

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38588?

CVE-2021-38588 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 96.0.13 that allows unverified downloads in fix_cpanel_perl (SEC-587).

2

How severe is CVE-2021-38588?

CVE-2021-38588 has a severity score of 8.1 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-38588 impact cPanel?

CVE-2021-38588 allows for unverified downloads in fix_cpanel_perl, which can compromise the integrity of the software.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38588?

To fix CVE-2021-38588, users should update cPanel to version 96.0.13 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38588?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38588 in the cPanel change log at https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/96-change-log/

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