CVE-2018-20900

Name: CVE-2018-20900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-01T14:15:13.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20900 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows stored XSS in the YUM autorepair functionality (SEC-399).. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows stored XSS in the YUM autorepair functionality (SEC-399).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 62.0.1, < 62.0.47
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 68.0.1, < 68.0.39
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 70.0.2, < 70.0.43

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/72+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2018-0003-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/72+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20900?

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows stored XSS in the YUM autorepair functionality (SEC-399).

How severe is CVE-2018-20900?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20900 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20900?

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-2018-20900?

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Source: NVD / NIST