CVE-2020-10117 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass demo mode restrictions in the cPanel Market UAPI namespace, potentially accessing unauthorized features.
- 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-2020-10117?
CVE-2020-10117 is a critical 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 mishandles enforcement of demo checks in the Market UAPI namespace (SEC-542).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10117?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10117?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10117 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-2020-10117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10117 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjph-8w5r-9ghm.