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CVE-2021-38587: 
cPanel vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In cPanel before version 96.0.13, a security vulnerability was identified where the scripts/fix-cpanel-perl component mishandles the creation of temporary files (SEC-586). This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-38587 and was disclosed on August 11, 2021 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-362 (Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization - 'Race Condition'). The issue specifically relates to how temporary files are handled within the scripts/fix-cpanel-perl component (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows network-based attacks that could lead to high impact on integrity, while confidentiality and availability remain unaffected. This is reflected in the CVSS scoring which shows high impact (H) for integrity but no impact (N) for confidentiality and availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in cPanel version 96.0.13. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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