How severe is CVE-2016-10841?

CVE-2016-10841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-10841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10841?

CVE-2016-10841 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10841?

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

When was CVE-2016-10841 published?

CVE-2016-10841 was published on 2019-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10841

CVE-2016-10841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-199.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-199
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2019-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The bin/mkvhostspasswd script in cPanel before 11.54.0.4 discloses password hashes (SEC-73).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10841?: The bin/mkvhostspasswd script in cPanel before 11.54.0.4 discloses password hashes (SEC-73).
How severe is CVE-2016-10841?: CVE-2016-10841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10841?: CVE-2016-10841 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-10841 published?: CVE-2016-10841 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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