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CVE-2004-1604: cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files via a symlink attack on t...

cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the _private directory, which is created when Front Page extensions are enabled.

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This old cPanel issue lets an authenticated hosting user change permissions on files they should not control when FrontPage extensions create the _private directory. Business risk is mainly on legacy shared-hosting systems still running cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 with that feature enabled. Exposure is likely limited to legacy cPanel 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 installations where FrontPage extensions are enabled. Modern supported cPanel environments are unlikely to match this exact condition, but old shared-hosting estates should be checked. Treat as a legacy exposure check, not a current mass-exploitation emergency based on supplied evidence. Prioritize any internet-facing shared-hosting systems that are unsupported, multi-tenant, or still using FrontPage extensions. Mitigation focus: Inventory any legacy cPanel hosts and confirm whether version 9.9.1-RELEASE-3 remains present.; Disable FrontPage extensions where business use is no longer required.; Review vendor or hosting-provider guidance for fixed versions before changing production systems..

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