CVE-2020-10118: Critical severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2020
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Updated

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows a demo account to modify files via Branding API calls (SEC-543).

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·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-10118.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'cPanel before 84.0.20 allows a demo account to modify files via Branding API calls (SEC-543).'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10118?

The severity of CVE-2020-10118 is critical with a severity value of 9.1.

4

How can a demo account modify files in cPanel before version 84.0.20?

A demo account can modify files in cPanel before version 84.0.20 through Branding API calls.

5

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability and its fix?

More information about the vulnerability and its fix can be found in the cPanel Change Log: https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/84+Change+Log

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