CVE-2018-20927: Low severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows jailshell escape because of incorrect crontab parsing (SEC-382).

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·03:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:19 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20927?

CVE-2018-20927 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for jailshell escape.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20927?

To fix CVE-2018-20927, upgrade your cPanel version to 70.0.23 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20927?

CVE-2018-20927 affects cPanel versions prior to 70.0.23, as well as versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.42 and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.33.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20927?

CVE-2018-20927 is a vulnerability specifically involving improper parsing of crontab entries leading to jailshell escape.

5

Is CVE-2018-20927 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-20927 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to escape jailed shells.

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