CVE-2019-20490: High severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Mar 17, 2020
·Updated
cPanel before 82.0.18 allows authentication bypass because webmail usernames are processed inconsistently (SEC-499).
Affected Software
3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=77.9999.110<78.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel>=81.9999.242<82.0.18
Cpanel Cpanel>=83.9999.115<84.0.10
Event History
Mar 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2019-20490?
CVE-2019-20490 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 82.0.18 that allows authentication bypass due to inconsistent processing of webmail usernames.
2
How can the CVE-2019-20490 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2019-20490 vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating webmail usernames to bypass authentication.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20490?
CVE-2019-20490 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20490?
Versions between 78.0.43 and 82.0.18 of cPanel are affected by CVE-2019-20490.
5
How can I fix CVE-2019-20490?
To fix CVE-2019-20490, upgrade cPanel to version 82.0.18 or later.