CVE-2016-10798

Name: CVE-2016-10798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-07T13:15:12.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 58.0.4 allows a file-ownership change (to nobody) via rearrangeacct (SEC-134).. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 58.0.4 allows a file-ownership change (to nobody) via rearrangeacct (SEC-134).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 55.9999.61, < 56.0.27
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 57.9999.48, < 58.0.4

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10798?

cPanel before 58.0.4 allows a file-ownership change (to nobody) via rearrangeacct (SEC-134).

How severe is CVE-2016-10798?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10798?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10798?

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Source: NVD / NIST