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CVE-2021-38588:
cPanel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In cPanel before version 96.0.13, a security vulnerability (CVE-2021-38588) was identified where the fix_cpanel_perl component lacks verification of the integrity of downloads (SEC-587). This vulnerability was disclosed on August 11, 2021, affecting cPanel installations prior to version 96.0.13 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, and a CVSS v2.0 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The vulnerability is classified under CWE-494 (Download of Code Without Integrity Check) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to compromise the integrity of downloads through the fix_cpanel_perl component, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and system compromise due to the lack of download integrity verification (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The primary mitigation is to upgrade cPanel to version 96.0.13 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No alternative workarounds have been publicly documented (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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