CVE-2020-26098

Name: CVE-2020-26098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-25T06:15:13.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26098 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 88.0.3 mishandles the Exim filter path, leading to remote code execution (SEC-485).. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 88.0.3 mishandles the Exim filter path, leading to remote code execution (SEC-485).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	< 88.0.3

References

https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/88-change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/88-change-log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26098?

cPanel before 88.0.3 mishandles the Exim filter path, leading to remote code execution (SEC-485).

How severe is CVE-2020-26098?

CVE-2020-26098 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26098?

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-2020-26098?

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Source: NVD / NIST