CVE-2019-20495

Name: CVE-2019-20495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-17T15:15:13.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20495 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to read an arbitrary database via MySQL dump streaming (SEC-531).. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to read an arbitrary database via MySQL dump streaming (SEC-531).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 81.9999.242, < 82.0.18
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 83.9999.115, < 84.0.10

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogVendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20495?

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to read an arbitrary database via MySQL dump streaming (SEC-531).

How severe is CVE-2019-20495?

CVE-2019-20495 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20495?

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-2019-20495?

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Source: NVD / NIST