CVE-2020-10118

Name: CVE-2020-10118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-17T15:15:13.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10118 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 84.0.20 allows a demo account to modify files via Branding API calls (SEC-543).. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows a demo account to modify files via Branding API calls (SEC-543).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 77.9999.110, < 78.0.45
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 83.9999.115, < 84.0.20

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/84+Change+LogVendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/84+Change+LogVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10118?

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows a demo account to modify files via Branding API calls (SEC-543).

How severe is CVE-2020-10118?

CVE-2020-10118 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10118?

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-2020-10118?

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Source: NVD / NIST