CVE-2020-26105: Critical severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Sep 25, 2020
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Updated

In cPanel before 88.0.3, insecure chkservd test credentials are used on a templated VM (SEC-554).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cpanel Cpanel<88.0.3

Event History

Sep 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26105?

CVE-2020-26105 is a vulnerability in cPanel before version 88.0.3, where insecure chkservd test credentials are used on a templated virtual machine (VM).

2

How severe is CVE-2020-26105?

CVE-2020-26105 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

How does CVE-2020-26105 affect cPanel?

CVE-2020-26105 affects cPanel versions prior to 88.0.3 and allows the use of insecure chkservd test credentials on a templated VM.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-26105?

CVE-2020-26105 is associated with CWE-287, which refers to an insecure dependency.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-26105?

To fix CVE-2020-26105, you should update cPanel to version 88.0.3 or later, which addresses the issue.

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