File Overwriting Vulnerability in cPanel by cPanel, Inc.
CVE-2021-38589

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cpanel
Status
Cpanel
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38589?

cPanel versions prior to 96.0.13 are susceptible to a file overwriting vulnerability due to insufficient restrictions in the scripts/fix-cpanel-perl component. This flaw could allow unauthorized script execution, potentially compromising the integrity of server files and impacting overall web security.

References

https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/96-change-log/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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