What is the severity of CVE-2018-20862?

CVE-2018-20862 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20862?

To fix CVE-2018-20862, upgrade your cPanel software to version 76.0.8 or later.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-20862?

CVE-2018-20862 affects cPanel versions prior to 76.0.8 that perform PostgreSQL password changes unsafely.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-20862?

Exploiting CVE-2018-20862 can potentially allow an unauthorized user to change PostgreSQL passwords and access sensitive data.

When was CVE-2018-20862 reported?

CVE-2018-20862 was reported as a vulnerability in cPanel before version 76.0.8.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20862

high

7.8

30/7/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20862

First published: Tue Jul 30 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 76.0.8 unsafely performs PostgreSQL password changes (SEC-366).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	<76.0.8

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Reference Links

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/76+Change+Log

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20862?
CVE-2018-20862 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20862?
To fix CVE-2018-20862, upgrade your cPanel software to version 76.0.8 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-20862?
CVE-2018-20862 affects cPanel versions prior to 76.0.8 that perform PostgreSQL password changes unsafely.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-20862?
Exploiting CVE-2018-20862 can potentially allow an unauthorized user to change PostgreSQL passwords and access sensitive data.
When was CVE-2018-20862 reported?
CVE-2018-20862 was reported as a vulnerability in cPanel before version 76.0.8.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20862?
CVE-2018-20862 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20862?
To fix CVE-2018-20862, upgrade your cPanel software to version 76.0.8 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-20862?
CVE-2018-20862 affects cPanel versions prior to 76.0.8 that perform PostgreSQL password changes unsafely.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-20862?
Exploiting CVE-2018-20862 can potentially allow an unauthorized user to change PostgreSQL passwords and access sensitive data.
When was CVE-2018-20862 reported?
CVE-2018-20862 was reported as a vulnerability in cPanel before version 76.0.8.