cPanel scgiwrap (Simple CGI Wrapper) path disclosure
| cpanel-scgiwrap-path-disclosure (35009) |  Low Risk |
Description:
cPanel could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By calling scgiwrap (Simple CGI Wrapper), an attacker could send a direct request using an invalid parameter to cause an error message to be returned containing the full installation path. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
Platforms Affected:
- cPanel, cPanel prior 11.4.19-R14378
- cPanel, cPanel prior to 10.9.1
Remedy:
Update to the latest version of cPanel (10.9.1 or 11.4.19-R14378 or later), available from the cPanel Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- cPanel Web site, cPanel and WebHost Manager at http://www.cpanel.net/products/cPanelandWHM/linux/cPWHMov.htm.
- BID-24586: CPanel SCGIwrap Path Disclosure And Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-3367: Simple CGI Wrapper (scgiwrap) in cPanel before 10.9.1, and 11.x before 11.4.19-R14378, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which reveals the path in an error message. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- SA25722: cPanel Simple CGI Wrapper Cross-Site Scripting and Path Disclosure
Reported:
Jun 22, 2007
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