CVE-2020-10120

Name: CVE-2020-10120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-17T15:15:14.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 84.0.20 allows resellers to achieve remote code execution as root via a cpsrvd rsync shell (SEC-545).. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows resellers to achieve remote code execution as root via a cpsrvd rsync shell (SEC-545).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	< 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-2020-10120?

cPanel before 84.0.20 allows resellers to achieve remote code execution as root via a cpsrvd rsync shell (SEC-545).

How severe is CVE-2020-10120?

CVE-2020-10120 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10120?

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-2020-10120?

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Source: NVD / NIST