#VU98791 Use of cache containing sensitive information in cPanel

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98791

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-524

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 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: before 11.118.0.20

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External links
https://news.cpanel.com/target-security-release-2024-0001-disclosure/

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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.