CVE-2018-20907: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 71.9980.37 does not enforce the Mime::listhotlinks API feature restriction (SEC-432).

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·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20907?

The severity of CVE-2018-20907 has not been explicitly rated, but it can lead to potential security risks due to improper access controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20907?

To fix CVE-2018-20907, upgrade to cPanel version 72.0.0 or later where the issue has been addressed.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20907?

CVE-2018-20907 affects cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37, including versions between 61.9999.55 and 62.0.47, 67.9999.64 and 68.0.39, and 69.9999.122 and 70.0.43.

4

Are there known exploits for CVE-2018-20907?

As of now, there are no widely reported exploits for CVE-2018-20907, but the vulnerability could be leveraged if left unaddressed.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2018-20907 on cPanel?

The impact of CVE-2018-20907 is that it may allow unauthorized access to the Mime::list_hotlinks API feature, compromising security controls.

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