What is the severity of CVE-2018-20924?

CVE-2018-20924 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20924?

To fix CVE-2018-20924, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 70.0.23 or later.

What types of operations are affected by CVE-2018-20924?

CVE-2018-20924 allows for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations via WHM style uploads.

Which versions of cPanel are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20924?

cPanel versions from 61.9999.55 to 62.0.42, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.33, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.23 are vulnerable.

What should I do if I cannot upgrade cPanel to mitigate CVE-2018-20924?

If an upgrade is not possible, implement strict access controls and monitor file upload activities to reduce risks associated with CVE-2018-20924.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20924

high

7.5

CWE

287

1/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20924

First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations via WHM style uploads (SEC-378).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	>=61.9999.55<62.0.42
Cpanel Cpanel	>=67.9999.64<68.0.33
Cpanel Cpanel	>=69.9999.122<70.0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20924?
CVE-2018-20924 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20924?
To fix CVE-2018-20924, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 70.0.23 or later.
What types of operations are affected by CVE-2018-20924?
CVE-2018-20924 allows for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations via WHM style uploads.
Which versions of cPanel are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20924?
cPanel versions from 61.9999.55 to 62.0.42, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.33, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.23 are vulnerable.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade cPanel to mitigate CVE-2018-20924?
If an upgrade is not possible, implement strict access controls and monitor file upload activities to reduce risks associated with CVE-2018-20924.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20924?
CVE-2018-20924 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20924?
To fix CVE-2018-20924, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 70.0.23 or later.
What types of operations are affected by CVE-2018-20924?
CVE-2018-20924 allows for arbitrary file-read and file-unlink operations via WHM style uploads.
Which versions of cPanel are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20924?
cPanel versions from 61.9999.55 to 62.0.42, 67.9999.64 to 68.0.33, and 69.9999.122 to 70.0.23 are vulnerable.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade cPanel to mitigate CVE-2018-20924?
If an upgrade is not possible, implement strict access controls and monitor file upload activities to reduce risks associated with CVE-2018-20924.