CVE-2019-20497

Name: CVE-2019-20497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-17T15:15:13.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 82.0.18 allows stored XSS via WHM Backup Restoration (SEC-533).. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows stored XSS via WHM Backup Restoration (SEC-533).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20497?

cPanel before 82.0.18 allows stored XSS via WHM Backup Restoration (SEC-533).

How severe is CVE-2019-20497?

CVE-2019-20497 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20497?

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-2019-20497?

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Source: NVD / NIST