CVE-2018-20874: XSS

Published Aug 1, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 74.0.8 allows self XSS in the WHM "Create a New Account" interface (SEC-428).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=69.9999.122<70.0.57
Cpanel Cpanel>=73.9980.0<74.0.8

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20874?

CVE-2018-20874 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability, affecting the cPanel WHM interface.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20874?

To mitigate CVE-2018-20874, upgrade cPanel to version 74.0.8 or higher.

3

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20874?

CVE-2018-20874 affects cPanel versions prior to 74.0.8 and versions between 69.9999.122 and 70.0.57.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20874?

CVE-2018-20874 is a self XSS vulnerability found in the 'Create a New Account' interface of cPanel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20874?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2018-20874; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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