CVE-2020-26108

Name: CVE-2020-26108
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-25T06:15:14.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26108 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 88.0.13 mishandles file-extension dispatching, leading to code execution (SEC-488).. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 88.0.13 mishandles file-extension dispatching, leading to code execution (SEC-488).

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

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	< 88.0.13

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-2020-26108?

cPanel before 88.0.13 mishandles file-extension dispatching, leading to code execution (SEC-488).

How severe is CVE-2020-26108?

CVE-2020-26108 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26108?

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-2020-26108?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST