CVE-2018-20900: XSS

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows stored XSS in the YUM autorepair functionality (SEC-399).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=62.0.1<62.0.47
Cpanel Cpanel>=68.0.1<68.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel>=70.0.2<70.0.43

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20900?

CVE-2018-20900 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20900?

To resolve CVE-2018-20900, you should upgrade to cPanel version 71.9980.37 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-20900?

CVE-2018-20900 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, specifically versions between 62.0.1 and 62.0.47, 68.0.1 and 68.0.39, and 70.0.2 and 70.0.43.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20900?

CVE-2018-20900 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the YUM autorepair functionality of cPanel.

5

When was CVE-2018-20900 disclosed?

CVE-2018-20900 was disclosed in 2018 as part of security advisories related to vulnerabilities in cPanel.

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