#VU30838 Credentials management in cPanel - CVE-2016-10791

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30838

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10791

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cPanel
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: cPanel, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

cPanel before 60.0.15 does not ensure that system accounts lack a valid password, so that logins are impossible (CPANEL-9559).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: 11.60.0.3 - 11.60.0.14

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External links
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/60+Change+Log

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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.