CVE-2016-10842 describes a file-read vulnerability in cPanel versions prior to 11.54.0.4, specifically within the bin/setup_global_spam_filter.pl script. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this flaw allows an authenticated attacker to read sensitive files remotely with low attack complexity, potentially leading to information disclosure. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 11.48.0.5, < 11.48.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.50.0.4, < 11.50.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.51.9999.98, < 11.52.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.54.0.0, < 11.54.0.4CPE 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:N/A:N
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