CVE-2016-10823 describes a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in cPanel versions prior to 55.9999.141, stemming from improper MakeText interpolation. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low privileges and no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 11.50.0.4, < 11.50.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.51.9999.98, < 11.52.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.54.0.0, < 11.54.0.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 55.9999.61, < 55.9999.141CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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