LiteSpeed Enterprise Flaw Could Let One Hosting Account Gain Root Access on a Shared Server
AdvisoryLiteSpeed Web Server EnterprisecPanelOur summary
cPanel issued an advisory warning that a critical vulnerability in LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise versions prior to 6.3.7 allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges and gain root access on shared hosting servers. This flaw enables attackers to bypass containment controls like CageFS, potentially compromising other websites hosted on the same machine. Administrators are urged to manually update to version 6.3.7 using the provided script, as automatic updates may be delayed.
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