CVE-2018-20906: 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 images feature restriction (SEC-430).

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·02:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20906?

CVE-2018-20906 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized API access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20906?

To mitigate CVE-2018-20906, upgrade to cPanel version 71.9980.37 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20906?

CVE-2018-20906 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, specifically 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 kind of attacks can CVE-2018-20906 facilitate?

CVE-2018-20906 allows attackers to bypass restrictions on the images feature through unauthorized API calls.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-20906?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2018-20906 is included in cPanel version 71.9980.37 and later.

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