CVE-2018-20892: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 74.0.0 allows arbitrary zone file modifications because of incorrect CAA record handling (SEC-439).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=69.9999.122<70.0.53
Cpanel Cpanel>=71.9980.30<72.0.10
Cpanel Cpanel>=73.9980.0<74.0.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20892?

CVE-2018-20892 affects cPanel versions prior to 74.0.0, specifically 69.9999.122 to 70.0.53, 71.9980.30 to 72.0.10, and 73.9980.0 to 74.0.0.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20892?

CVE-2018-20892 is a vulnerability that allows arbitrary zone file modifications due to incorrect handling of CAA records.

3

What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-20892?

The potential impact of CVE-2018-20892 includes unauthorized changes to DNS zone files, which can lead to DNS spoofing or hijacking.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-20892?

To mitigate CVE-2018-20892, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 74.0.0 or later.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20892 if I cannot upgrade?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2018-20892; the only solution is to upgrade to a patched version.

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