CVE-2018-20904: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows attackers to make API calls that bypass the cron feature restriction (SEC-427).

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·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20904?

CVE-2018-20904 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized API calls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20904?

To fix CVE-2018-20904, update your cPanel installation to version 71.9980.37 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20904?

CVE-2018-20904 affects cPanel versions before 71.9980.37, specifically versions within 61.9999.55 to 62.0.47, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.39, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.43.

4

Can CVE-2018-20904 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-20904 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass the cron feature restrictions.

5

What implications does CVE-2018-20904 have for my web server's security?

CVE-2018-20904 poses a significant security risk as it allows attackers to execute unauthorized scheduled tasks on your web server.

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