cPanel up to 71.9980.36 Backup API Call 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in cPanel up to 71.9980.36. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Backup Handler. The manipulation as part of API Call results in 7pk security. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-20905. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cPanel up to 71.9980.36 (Hosting Control Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Backup Handler. The manipulation as part of a API Call leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows attackers to make API calls that bypass the backup feature restriction (SEC-429).

The weakness was disclosed 08/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-20905 since 07/31/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

Upgrading to version 71.9980.37 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-139202, VDB-139203, VDB-139204 and VDB-139205 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 71.9980.37

Timelineinfo

07/31/2019 🔍
08/01/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/02/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/18/2020 +351 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-20905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139212
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2019 11:41
Updated: 07/18/2020 09:07
Changes: 08/02/2019 11:41 (58), 07/18/2020 09:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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