CVE-2016-10837
CVE-2016-10837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary code execution because of an unsafe @INC path (SEC-46).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10837?
- cPanel before 11.54.0.4 allows arbitrary code execution because of an unsafe @INC path (SEC-46).
- How severe is CVE-2016-10837?
- CVE-2016-10837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.
- Is CVE-2016-10837 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10837?
- CVE-2016-10837 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10837?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-10837 published?
- CVE-2016-10837 was published on 2019-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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