CVE-2016-10818 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2016-10818?

CVE-2016-10818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-10818?

CVE-2016-10818 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10818?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	< 56.0.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-275

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogProductRelease Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2016-0003-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogProductRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10818?

CVE-2016-10818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).

How severe is CVE-2016-10818?

CVE-2016-10818 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10818?

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