CVE-2020-10116: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2020
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Updated

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on features and demo accounts via WebDisk UAPI calls (SEC-541).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=77.9999.110<78.0.45
Cpanel Cpanel>=83.9999.115<84.0.20

Event History

Mar 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:36 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10116?

CVE-2020-10116 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 84.0.20 that allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on features and demo accounts.

2

How does CVE-2020-10116 work?

CVE-2020-10116 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on features and demo accounts through WebDisk UAPI calls in cPanel before version 84.0.20.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10116?

The severity of CVE-2020-10116 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10116?

CVE-2020-10116 affects cPanel versions between 77.9999.110 and 84.0.20.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-10116?

To fix CVE-2020-10116, you should update your cPanel installation to version 84.0.20 or later.

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