What is the severity of CVE-2018-20944?

CVE-2018-20944 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file during a syntax test.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20944?

To fix CVE-2018-20944, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.27 or later.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20944?

CVE-2018-20944 affects cPanel versions below 68.0.27, including versions 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 information can be exposed through CVE-2018-20944?

CVE-2018-20944 allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file, which may contain sensitive configuration details.

Is CVE-2018-20944 an unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2018-20944 can be exploited by authenticated users who can perform a syntax test on the server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20944

low

3.3

CWE

200

1/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20944: Infoleak

First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 68.0.27 allows attackers to read a copy of httpd.conf that is created during a syntax test (SEC-353).

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file during a syntax test.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20944?
To fix CVE-2018-20944, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.27 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 affects cPanel versions below 68.0.27, including versions 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 information can be exposed through CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file, which may contain sensitive configuration details.
Is CVE-2018-20944 an unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2018-20944 can be exploited by authenticated users who can perform a syntax test on the server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 is considered a low severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file during a syntax test.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20944?
To fix CVE-2018-20944, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.27 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 affects cPanel versions below 68.0.27, including versions 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 information can be exposed through CVE-2018-20944?
CVE-2018-20944 allows attackers to read the httpd.conf file, which may contain sensitive configuration details.
Is CVE-2018-20944 an unauthenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2018-20944 can be exploited by authenticated users who can perform a syntax test on the server.