Security features bypass in cPanel



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-38586
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 cPanel
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor cPanel, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU55842

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38586

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in /scripts/cpan_config. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and perform insecure file operations.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: 98.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/98-change-log/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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