CVE-2019-20492 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: What is CVE-2019-20492?

CVE-2019-20492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). cPanel before 82.0.18 allows authentication bypass because of misparsing of the format of the password file (SEC-516).

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-20492?

CVE-2019-20492 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20492?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows authentication bypass because of misparsing of the format of the password file (SEC-516).

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 77.9999.110, < 78.0.43

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogVendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20492?

CVE-2019-20492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). cPanel before 82.0.18 allows authentication bypass because of misparsing of the format of the password file (SEC-516).

How severe is CVE-2019-20492?

CVE-2019-20492 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20492?

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