Vulnerability identifier: #VU48644

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cPanel
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: cPanel, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the two-factor authentication has no brute-force prevention. A remote authenticated attacker can launch a brute-force authentication attack and gain access to the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cPanel: All versions

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External links
http://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2020-0007-full-disclosure/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.