CVE-2020-12785: High severity cpanel vulnerability
Published 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).
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
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.