cPanel backup could allow an attacker to view files
| cpanel-backup-view-file (17779) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
cPanel could allow a remote authenticated attacker to view arbitrary files on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the cPanel system backup functionality. By creating a hardlink from an arbitrary file on the system to a directory and then executing the backup function, a remote authenticated attacker could obtain unauthorized access to the file.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Oct 18 2004 - 04:50:47 CDT: cPanel hardlink backup issue.
- BID-11449: cPanel Remote Backup Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- BID-11455: cPanel Front Page Extension Installation File Ownership Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1603: cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 follows hard links, which allows local users to (1) read arbitrary files via the backup feature or (2) chown arbitrary files via the .htaccess file when Front Page extensions are enabled or disabled.
- SA12865: cPanel Manipulation and Disclosure of Sensitive information Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- cPanel cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64
Reported:
Oct 18, 2004
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