CVE-2021-38589

HIGHNVD 8.18.1—

8.1

In cPanel before 96.0.13, scripts/fix-cpanel-perl does not properly restrict the overwriting of files (SEC-588).

CVSS v3: 8.1
EG Score: 8.1(medium)
EPSS: 68.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 11, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/96-change-log/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/96-change-log/

Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-38589?

CVE-2021-38589 is a high vulnerability published on August 11, 2021. In cPanel before 96.0.13, scripts/fix-cpanel-perl does not properly restrict the overwriting of files (SEC-588).

When was CVE-2021-38589 disclosed?

CVE-2021-38589 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 11, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-38589 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-38589 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 68.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38589?

CVE-2021-38589 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-38589?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-38589, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2021-38589

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