What is the severity of CVE-2018-20942?

CVE-2018-20942 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20942?

To fix CVE-2018-20942, upgrade to cPanel version 68.0.27 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-20942?

CVE-2018-20942 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.27, specifically those between 61.9999.55 to 62.0.39, 65.9999.38 to 66.0.35, and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.27.

What type of attack does CVE-2018-20942 enable?

CVE-2018-20942 enables attackers to read the root's crontab file during a brief window of time.

Is there a specific version of cPanel that resolves CVE-2018-20942?

Yes, cPanel version 68.0.27 resolves the vulnerability CVE-2018-20942.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20942

low

2.5

CWE

200

1/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20942: Infoleak

First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 68.0.27 allows attackers to read root's crontab file during a short time interval upon configuring crontab (SEC-351).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	>=61.9999.55<62.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel	>=65.9999.38<66.0.35
Cpanel Cpanel	>=67.9999.64<68.0.27

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Reference Links

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/68+Change+Log

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20942?
CVE-2018-20942 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20942?
To fix CVE-2018-20942, upgrade to cPanel version 68.0.27 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-20942?
CVE-2018-20942 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.27, specifically those between 61.9999.55 to 62.0.39, 65.9999.38 to 66.0.35, and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.27.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-20942 enable?
CVE-2018-20942 enables attackers to read the root's crontab file during a brief window of time.
Is there a specific version of cPanel that resolves CVE-2018-20942?
Yes, cPanel version 68.0.27 resolves the vulnerability CVE-2018-20942.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20942?
CVE-2018-20942 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20942?
To fix CVE-2018-20942, upgrade to cPanel version 68.0.27 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-20942?
CVE-2018-20942 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.27, specifically those between 61.9999.55 to 62.0.39, 65.9999.38 to 66.0.35, and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.27.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-20942 enable?
CVE-2018-20942 enables attackers to read the root's crontab file during a brief window of time.
Is there a specific version of cPanel that resolves CVE-2018-20942?
Yes, cPanel version 68.0.27 resolves the vulnerability CVE-2018-20942.