How severe is CVE-2016-10798?

CVE-2016-10798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-10798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10798?

CVE-2016-10798 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-10798 published?

CVE-2016-10798 was published on 2019-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10798

CVE-2016-10798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2019-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

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?: CVE-2016-10798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10798?: CVE-2016-10798 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-10798 published?: CVE-2016-10798 was published on 2019-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/58+Change+Log

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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