CVE-2018-20898: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows e-mail injection during cPAddons moderation (SEC-396).
Affected Software
3 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
Event History
Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20898?
CVE-2018-20898 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for email injection vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20898?
To fix CVE-2018-20898, update cPanel to version 71.9980.37 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20898?
CVE-2018-20898 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, specifically 61.9999.55 to 62.0.47, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.39, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.43.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20898?
CVE-2018-20898 is an email injection vulnerability that occurs during cPAddons moderation.
5
Can CVE-2018-20898 lead to further security issues?
Yes, CVE-2018-20898 can potentially lead to unauthorized email manipulations and subsequent phishing attacks.