CVE-2018-20948: XSS
Published Aug 1, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 68.0.27 allows self XSS in cPanel Backup Restoration (SEC-383).
Affected Software
3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel>=65.9999.38<66.0.35
Cpanel Cpanel>=67.9999.64<68.0.27
Event History
Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20948?
CVE-2018-20948 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for self XSS attacks in the cPanel Backup Restoration feature.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20948?
To fix CVE-2018-20948, upgrade to cPanel version 68.0.27 or later to mitigate the self XSS vulnerability.
3
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20948?
CVE-2018-20948 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.27, specifically those below 62.0.39, 66.0.35, and 68.0.27.
4
What is self XSS in context of CVE-2018-20948?
Self XSS refers to a vulnerability where a user can execute scripts in their own browser due to improper input validation, which is present in cPanel's Backup Restoration.
5
Can CVE-2018-20948 lead to data leakage?
Yes, a successful self XSS attack through CVE-2018-20948 could potentially lead to data leakage if an attacker exploits the vulnerability.