cPanel up to 76.0.7 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in cPanel up to 76.0.7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-20869. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel up to 76.0.7 (Hosting Control Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was published 07/30/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-20869 since 07/29/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 76.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-138968, VDB-138969, VDB-138970 and VDB-138971. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 76.0.8

Timelineinfo

07/29/2019 🔍
07/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/31/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-20869 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20869
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138975
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2019 08:19
Updated: 11/14/2023 08:50
Changes: 07/31/2019 08:19 (41), 07/15/2020 18:25 (1), 11/14/2023 08:50 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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