CVE-2019-20496
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to conduct arbitrary chown operations as root during log processing (SEC-532).. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to conduct arbitrary chown operations as root during log processing (SEC-532).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | >= 77.9999.110, < 78.0.43 |
| 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20496?
cPanel before 82.0.18 allows attackers to conduct arbitrary chown operations as root during log processing (SEC-532).
How severe is CVE-2019-20496?
CVE-2019-20496 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20496?
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-2019-20496?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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