CVE-2018-20951: XSS

Published Aug 1, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 68.0.27 allows self XSS in WHM Spamd Startup Config (SEC-387).

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·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20951?

CVE-2018-20951 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for self XSS attacks affecting users of the cPanel application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20951?

To fix CVE-2018-20951, upgrade your cPanel version to 68.0.27 or later.

3

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2018-20951?

CVE-2018-20951 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.27, specifically versions from 61.9999.55 to 62.0.39, 65.9999.38 to 66.0.35, and 67.9999.64 to 68.0.26.

4

What does CVE-2018-20951 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2018-20951 allows an attacker to execute self XSS attacks via the Spamd Startup Config feature in WHM.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-20951?

As of now, there has been no public disclosure of an exploit specifically targeting CVE-2018-20951.

Contact

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