Jailshell Escape Vulnerability in cPanel by cPanel, Inc.
CVE-2020-26100

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Cpanel
Status
Cpanel
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2020

What is CVE-2020-26100?

The Jailshell escape vulnerability in cPanel prior to version 88.0.3 allows users to bypass the intended restrictions of the Jailshell environment, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the underlying system. This flaw, documented in SEC-497, poses significant security risks, emphasizing the need for users to upgrade to the latest version to safeguard their systems.

References

https://docs.cpanel.net/changelogs/88-change-log/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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