cPanel up to 68.0.26 bin/csvprocess improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in cPanel up to 68.0.26. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file bin/csvprocess. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-20945. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in cPanel up to 68.0.26 (Hosting Control Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file bin/csvprocess. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. 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:

bin/csvprocess in cPanel before 68.0.27 allows insecure file operations (SEC-354).

The weakness was disclosed 08/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20945 since 07/31/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 68.0.27 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-139243, VDB-139244, VDB-139245 and VDB-139246 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 68.0.27

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-2018-20945 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20945
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139252
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2019 11:50
Updated: 07/18/2020 11:55
Changes: 08/02/2019 11:50 (57), 07/18/2020 11:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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