CVE-2020-12785: High severity cpanel vulnerability

Published May 11, 2020
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Updated

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

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.78.0.1<11.78.0.47
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.84.0.0<11.84.0.22
Cpanel Cpanel>=11.86.0.1<11.86.0.14

Event History

May 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-12785?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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