CVE-2019-20496
First published: Tue Mar 17 2020(Updated: )
cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to conduct arbitrary chown operations as root during log processing (SEC-532).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 the vulnerability ID of this cPanel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-20496.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20496?
The severity of CVE-2019-20496 is medium (severity value: 5.5).
How can attackers exploit CVE-2019-20496?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-20496 to conduct arbitrary chown operations as root during log processing.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2019-20496?
cPanel versions 77.9999.110 to 78.0.43, 81.9999.242 to 82.0.18, and 83.9999.115 to 84.0.10 are affected by CVE-2019-20496.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should update their cPanel to version 82.0.18 or higher.
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