CVE-2019-20493 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2019-20493?

CVE-2019-20493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 82.0.18 allows self-XSS because JSON string escaping is mishandled (SEC-520).

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-20493?

CVE-2019-20493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20493?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows self-XSS because JSON string escaping is mishandled (SEC-520).

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 77.9999.110, < 78.0.43

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

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-2019-20493?

CVE-2019-20493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 82.0.18 allows self-XSS because JSON string escaping is mishandled (SEC-520).

How severe is CVE-2019-20493?

CVE-2019-20493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20493?

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