CVE-2020-26106

Name: CVE-2020-26106
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-25T06:15:14.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26106 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 88.0.3 has weak permissions (world readable) for the proxy subdomains log file (SEC-558).. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 88.0.3 has weak permissions (world readable) for the proxy subdomains log file (SEC-558).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

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-2020-26106?

cPanel before 88.0.3 has weak permissions (world readable) for the proxy subdomains log file (SEC-558).

How severe is CVE-2020-26106?

CVE-2020-26106 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26106?

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-2020-26106?

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Source: NVD / NIST