8.1
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12785

First published: Mon May 11 2020(Updated: )

cPanel before 86.0.14 allows attackers to obtain access to the current working directory via the account backup feature (SEC-540).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
cPanel>=11.78.0.1<11.78.0.47
cPanel>=11.84.0.0<11.84.0.22
cPanel>=11.86.0.1<11.86.0.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12785?

    CVE-2020-12785 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 86.0.14 that allows attackers to obtain access to the current working directory through the account backup feature.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-12785?

    CVE-2020-12785 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2020-12785?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-12785 by using the account backup feature in cPanel to access the current working directory.

  • Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2020-12785?

    CVE-2020-12785 affects cPanel versions between 11.78.0.1 and 11.86.0.14.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-12785?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-12785 is available in cPanel version 86.0.14 and above.

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