CVE-2016-10817 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ModSecurity TailWatch log file in cPanel, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10817?
CVE-2016-10817 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 1 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 57.9999.54 allows SQL Injection via the ModSecurity TailWatch log file (SEC-123).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10817 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-10817 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10817 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fxx-xm73-m54q.