CVE-2018-20887: SQL Injection

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 74.0.0 allows SQL injection during database backups (SEC-420).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cpanel Cpanel<74.0.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:03 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20887?

CVE-2018-20887 has a severity rating that indicates a high risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities in cPanel prior to version 74.0.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20887?

To mitigate CVE-2018-20887, upgrade cPanel to version 74.0.0 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20887?

CVE-2018-20887 affects all cPanel versions before 74.0.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-20887 facilitate?

CVE-2018-20887 can facilitate SQL injection attacks during database backups.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20887?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2018-20887 is to update cPanel rather than use a workaround.

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