CVE-2018-20882 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-20882?

CVE-2018-20882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 74.0.8 allows arbitrary file-write operations in the context of the root account during WHM Force Password Change (SEC-447).

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-20882?

CVE-2018-20882 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20882?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 74.0.8 allows arbitrary file-write operations in the context of the root account during WHM Force Password Change (SEC-447).

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 69.9999.122, < 70.0.57

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProductRelease Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2018-0005-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProductRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20882?

CVE-2018-20882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 74.0.8 allows arbitrary file-write operations in the context of the root account during WHM Force Password Change (SEC-447).

How severe is CVE-2018-20882?

CVE-2018-20882 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20882?

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