cPanel up to 70.0.22 jailshell Escape improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel up to 70.0.22 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component jailshell. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization (Escape). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-20927. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in cPanel up to 70.0.22 (Hosting Control Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component jailshell. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability (Escape). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows jailshell escape because of incorrect crontab parsing (SEC-382).

The weakness was shared 08/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20927 since 07/31/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 70.0.23 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-139216, VDB-139217, VDB-139218 and VDB-139219 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Escape
Class: Improper authorization / Escape
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 70.0.23

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
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CVE: CVE-2018-20927 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20927
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139234
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2019 11:46
Updated: 07/18/2020 10:14
Changes: 08/02/2019 11:46 (58), 07/18/2020 10:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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