CVE-2020-10116 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass feature and demo account restrictions in cPanel WebDisk via UAPI calls, 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-2020-10116?
CVE-2020-10116 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 17 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 84.0.20 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on features and demo accounts via WebDisk UAPI calls (SEC-541).
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10116?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-10116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10116 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg55-72m2-48cp.