CVE-2018-20896: Code Injection

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows code injection in the WHM cPAddons interface (SEC-394).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.47
Cpanel Cpanel>=67.9999.64<68.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel>=69.9999.122<70.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel>=71.9980.30<71.9980.37

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20896?

CVE-2018-20896 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20896?

To fix CVE-2018-20896, you should upgrade your cPanel to a version that is 71.9980.37 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20896?

CVE-2018-20896 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, including versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.47, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.39, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.43.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2018-20896?

The vulnerability in CVE-2018-20896 pertains to code injection in the WHM cPAddons interface.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-20896?

There is a potential for exploitation of CVE-2018-20896, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the affected interface.

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