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CVE-2007-0854

7.5 · HIGH

Remote file inclusion vulnerability in scripts2/objcache in cPanel WebHost Manager (WHM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the obj parameter.

Published Feb 8, 2007cpanelCWE-94EPSS 6.11%

Overview

CVE-2007-0854 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cpanel webhost_manager. It was published on February 8, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Remote file inclusion vulnerability in scripts2/objcache in cPanel WebHost Manager (WHM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the obj parameter. NOTE: a third party claims that this issue is not file inclusion because the contents are not parsed, but the attack can be used to overwrite files in /var/cpanel/objcache or provide unexpected web page contents.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cpanel. Update webhost_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refchangelog.cpanel.net/index.cgiRefosvdb.org/32043Refosvdb.org/33240Refosvdb.org/35750Refsecunia.com/advisories/24097Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459409/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459449/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/22455Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0545Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32400

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0854?

CVE-2007-0854 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cpanel webhost_manager. It was published on February 8, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-0854?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0854?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cpanel. Update webhost_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-0854?

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