CVE-2018-20909

Name: CVE-2018-20909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-01T15:15:13.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 70.0.23 allows arbitrary file-chmod operations during legacy incremental backups (SEC-338).. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows arbitrary file-chmod operations during legacy incremental backups (SEC-338).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 61.9999.55, < 62.0.42
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 67.9999.64, < 68.0.33
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 69.9999.122, < 70.0.23

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/70+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/70+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20909?

cPanel before 70.0.23 allows arbitrary file-chmod operations during legacy incremental backups (SEC-338).

How severe is CVE-2018-20909?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20909?

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-2018-20909?

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Source: NVD / NIST