CVE-2018-20893

Name: CVE-2018-20893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-01T14:15:12.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20893 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 74.0.0 allows file-rename operations during account renames (SEC-442).. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 74.0.0 allows file-rename operations during account renames (SEC-442).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 69.9999.122, < 70.0.53
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 71.9980.30, < 72.0.10
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 73.9980.0, < 74.0.0

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2018-0004-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/74+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20893?

cPanel before 74.0.0 allows file-rename operations during account renames (SEC-442).

How severe is CVE-2018-20893?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20893 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20893?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20893?

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Source: NVD / NIST