CVE-2018-20889 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Q: What is CVE-2018-20889?

CVE-2018-20889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 74.0.0 allows certain file-read operations via password file caching (SEC-425).

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-20889?

CVE-2018-20889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20889?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 74.0.0 allows certain file-read operations via password file caching (SEC-425).

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 69.9999.122, < 70.0.53

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProductRelease Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2018-0004-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProductRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20889?

CVE-2018-20889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 74.0.0 allows certain file-read operations via password file caching (SEC-425).

How severe is CVE-2018-20889?

CVE-2018-20889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20889?

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