CVE-2018-20863 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via mailing-list attachments in cPanel, requiring an upgrade to secure the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-20863?
CVE-2018-20863 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 30 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 76.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via mailing-list attachments (SEC-452).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-20863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-7v54-f8p4-435j.