CVE-2016-10791 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2016-10791?

CVE-2016-10791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 60.0.15 does not ensure that system accounts lack a valid password, so that logins are impossible (CPANEL-9559).

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-10791?

CVE-2016-10791 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 59.9999.58, < 60.0.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/60+Change+LogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/60+Change+LogRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10791?

CVE-2016-10791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 60.0.15 does not ensure that system accounts lack a valid password, so that logins are impossible (CPANEL-9559).

How severe is CVE-2016-10791?

CVE-2016-10791 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.