CVE-2018-20939

Name: CVE-2018-20939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-01T17:15:12.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 68.0.27 allows a user to discover contents of directories (that are not owned by that user) by leveraging backups (SEC-339).. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 68.0.27 allows a user to discover contents of directories (that are not owned by that user) by leveraging backups (SEC-339).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 61.9999.55, < 62.0.39
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 65.9999.38, < 66.0.35
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 67.9999.64, < 68.0.27

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/68+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2018-0001-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/68+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20939?

cPanel before 68.0.27 allows a user to discover contents of directories (that are not owned by that user) by leveraging backups (SEC-339).

How severe is CVE-2018-20939?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20939?

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-2018-20939?

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Source: NVD / NIST