CVE-2021-38588 json
In cPanel before 96.0.13, fix_cpanel_perl lacks verification of the integrity of downloads (SEC-587).
published 2021-08-11 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-25030
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 38%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In cPanel before 96.0.13, fix_cpanel_perl lacks verification of the integrity of downloads (SEC-587).
Patch / fix
- cpanel cpanel 96.0.13
Exploit prediction
0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-494 Download of Code Without Integrity Check
References
-
docs.cpanel.net
/changelogs/96-change-log/
release-notes, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-38588
- NVD CVE-2021-38588
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