CVE-2018-20930: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 70.0.23 allows .htaccess restrictions bypass when Htaccess Optimization is enabled (SEC-401).
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·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20930?
CVE-2018-20930 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access due to .htaccess restrictions bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20930?
To fix CVE-2018-20930, update your cPanel installation to version 70.0.23 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20930?
CVE-2018-20930 affects cPanel versions prior to 70.0.23, including versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.42, and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.33.
4
What impact does CVE-2018-20930 have on cPanel users?
CVE-2018-20930 may allow unauthorized users to bypass directory restrictions, potentially exposing sensitive content.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20930 before applying the patch?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-20930 other than upgrading to a secure version of cPanel.