Use of cache containing sensitive information in cPanel - #VU98791
Published: October 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98791
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-524
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to caching a valid username is auto-populating in the Username login field in some cases/circumstances. A remote attacker can trick the victim to login into the application and obtain the username from the login page cache.
Affected software
cPanel
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
cPanel - addressed in versions 11.118.0.20, 11.122.0.20, 11.124.0.4