CVE-2018-20909: High severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows arbitrary file-chmod operations during legacy incremental backups (SEC-338).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.42
Cpanel Cpanel>=67.9999.64<68.0.33
Cpanel Cpanel>=69.9999.122<70.0.23

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20909?

CVE-2018-20909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20909?

To fix CVE-2018-20909, upgrade cPanel to version 70.0.23 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-20909?

CVE-2018-20909 affects cPanel versions prior to 70.0.23, specifically versions between 61.9999.55 and 62.0.42, 67.9999.64 and 68.0.33, and 69.9999.122 and 70.0.23.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20909?

CVE-2018-20909 is an arbitrary file-chmod operation vulnerability during legacy incremental backups.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-20909?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2018-20909.

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