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CVE-2023-49582 cPanel CVE debrief

cPanel’s EasyApache 4 2024.8.29 release includes updated packages and a security update to APR that addresses CVE-2023-49582. The vendor notice also mentions updated NodeJS 20 and NodeJS 22 packages. Based on the supplied source, the key defensive takeaway is to apply the EasyApache 4 update on systems that rely on cPanel/WHM-managed Apache components.

Vendor
cPanel
Product
cPanel/WHM
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-08-26
Original CVE updated
2025-03-13
Advisory published
Unknown
Advisory updated
Unknown

Who should care

cPanel/WHM administrators, hosting providers, and system owners using EasyApache 4 on servers that include APR as part of their Apache stack.

Technical summary

The vendor release notes state that EasyApache 4 2024.8.29 ships updated packages and a security update to APR to address CVE-2023-49582. The supplied corpus does not include the underlying vulnerability class, impact scope, or CVSS details, so the safest conclusion is that a core server-library component was patched through the EasyApache 4 package channel.

Defensive priority

High for systems running EasyApache 4, because the fix is delivered through a vendor security update to a core Apache-related library used in production hosting environments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to EasyApache 4 2024.8.29 or a later release that includes the APR security update.
  • Verify the installed APR package version after updating to confirm the fix is present.
  • Review cPanel release notes and change logs for any service-impacting package changes included in the update.
  • Validate Apache-related services after the upgrade, especially if you use custom EasyApache profiles or automation.
  • Keep cPanel/WHM maintenance processes current so future security package updates can be applied promptly.

Evidence notes

The vendor-official cPanel release notes explicitly state that EasyApache 4 2024.8.29 includes a security update to APR to address CVE-2023-49582 and updated versions of NodeJS 20 and NodeJS 22. The supplied corpus does not provide CVE publication dates, modification dates, CVSS, or the underlying technical weakness, so those details are not inferred here.

Official resources

Public vendor advisory referenced in cPanel EasyApache 4 release notes. This debrief is limited to the supplied vendor source and official CVE/NVD links, with no exploit or reproduction guidance.