Incorrect default permissions in cPanel - #VU53322

 

Incorrect default permissions in cPanel - #VU53322

Published: May 18, 2021 / Updated: May 19, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53322
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to processing of web log reports for cPanel accounts used insecure storage locations for the generated files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

cPanel

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

cPanel - addressed in versions 11.94.0.10, 11.96.0.8

External References

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