What is the severity of CVE-2018-20863?

CVE-2018-20863 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20863?

To fix CVE-2018-20863, upgrade cPanel to version 76.0.8 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2018-20863 allow?

CVE-2018-20863 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious mailing-list attachments.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20863?

CVE-2018-20863 affects all versions of cPanel prior to 76.0.8.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20863?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2018-20863; applying the latest update is strongly recommended for mitigation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20863

critical

9.8

CWE

30/7/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20863: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 30 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 76.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via mailing-list attachments (SEC-452).

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-2018-20863?
CVE-2018-20863 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20863?
To fix CVE-2018-20863, upgrade cPanel to version 76.0.8 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-20863 allow?
CVE-2018-20863 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious mailing-list attachments.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20863?
CVE-2018-20863 affects all versions of cPanel prior to 76.0.8.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20863?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2018-20863; applying the latest update is strongly recommended for mitigation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20863?
CVE-2018-20863 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20863?
To fix CVE-2018-20863, upgrade cPanel to version 76.0.8 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-20863 allow?
CVE-2018-20863 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious mailing-list attachments.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20863?
CVE-2018-20863 affects all versions of cPanel prior to 76.0.8.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20863?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2018-20863; applying the latest update is strongly recommended for mitigation.