CVE-2018-20898 : Security Advisory and Response

Email injection during cPAddons moderation is possible in cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37 (SEC-396).

Understanding CVE-2018-20898

cPanel before 71.9980.37 allows email injection during cPAddons moderation (SEC-396).

What is CVE-2018-20898?

This CVE refers to the vulnerability in cPanel versions before 71.9980.37 that allows email injection during cPAddons moderation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20898

The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by attackers to inject malicious emails during cPAddons moderation, leading to unauthorized access or other security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20898

Vulnerability Description

Email injection is possible during cPAddons moderation in cPanel versions prior to 71.9980.37 (SEC-396).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: cPanel
Vendor: cPanel
Versions affected: Prior to 71.9980.37

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious emails during cPAddons moderation, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade cPanel to version 71.9980.37 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor and review email activities for any suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement email filtering and validation mechanisms to prevent email injection attacks.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by cPanel to address known vulnerabilities.