CVE-2018-20905: 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 backup feature restriction (SEC-429).

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·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20905?

CVE-2018-20905 has a severity rating that can potentially allow unauthorized access to API functions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20905?

To fix CVE-2018-20905, update cPanel to the latest version above 71.9980.37.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-20905?

CVE-2018-20905 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, including several versions from 61.9999.55 up to 70.0.43.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-20905 have on cPanel users?

CVE-2018-20905 allows attackers to make unauthorized API calls that can bypass backup feature restrictions, potentially compromising data.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20905?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2018-20905; the only solution is to upgrade to an unaffected version.

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