CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20493: XSS

First published: Tue Mar 17 2020(Updated: )

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows self-XSS because JSON string escaping is mishandled (SEC-520).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cpanel Cpanel>=77.9999.110<78.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel>=81.9999.242<82.0.18
Cpanel Cpanel>=83.9999.115<84.0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-20493?

    CVE-2019-20493 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 82.0.18 that allows for self-XSS due to mishandling of JSON string escaping (SEC-520).

  • How does CVE-2019-20493 affect cPanel?

    CVE-2019-20493 affects cPanel versions before 82.0.18, allowing for self-XSS due to mishandling of JSON string escaping.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20493?

    The severity of CVE-2019-20493 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-20493?

    To fix CVE-2019-20493, upgrade to cPanel version 82.0.18 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20493?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-20493 in the cPanel version 82 Change Log: [link](https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+Log).

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