CVE-2020-10786

Name: CVE-2020-10786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-21T17:15:12.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10786 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote command execution in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows any authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the system via cron jobs.. EPSS estimates a 4.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote command execution in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows any authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the system via cron jobs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.84%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vestacp	Vesta Control Panel	<= 0.9.8-26

References

https://gitlab.com/snippets/1954764Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/snippets/1954764Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10786?

A remote command execution in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows any authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the system via cron jobs.

How severe is CVE-2020-10786?

CVE-2020-10786 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10786?

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-2020-10786?

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Source: NVD / NIST