CVE-2016-10818

Name: CVE-2016-10818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-01T19:15:13.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	< 56.0.15

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2016-0003-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10818?

cPanel before 57.9999.54 incorrectly sets log-file permissions in dnsadmin-startup and spamd-startup (SEC-124).

How severe is CVE-2016-10818?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10818?

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-2016-10818?

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Source: NVD / NIST