#VU55844 Improper validation of integrity check value in cPanel - CVE-2021-38588

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#VU55844 Improper validation of integrity check value in cPanel - CVE-2021-38588

Published: August 13, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55844
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38588
CWE-ID: CWE-354
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
cPanel
Software vendor:
cPanel, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of the integrity of downloads in fix_cpanel_perl. A remote attacker can trick a victim to download a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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