Vulnerability identifier: #VU55843
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
cPanel
Web applications /
Remote management & hosting panels
Vendor: cPanel, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in scripts/fix-cpanel-perl. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and create arbitrary temporary files.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
cPanel: 96.0.0 - 96.0.11
External links
http://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/96-change-log/
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.