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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-20869

cPanel before 76.0.8 allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the root account via dnssec adminbin (SEC-465).

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 76.0.8 allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the root account via dnssec adminbin (SEC-465).

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CpanelCpanel< 76.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20869?

CVE-2018-20869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). cPanel before 76.0.8 allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the root account via dnssec adminbin (SEC-465).

How severe is CVE-2018-20869?

CVE-2018-20869 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20869?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.