Vulnerability Description
scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | <= 11.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492223/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492259/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29277Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42529
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492223/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492259/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29277Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020042
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42529
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in th...
How severe is CVE-2008-2478?
CVE-2008-2478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.