CVE-2020-26105 json
In cPanel before 88.0.3, insecure chkservd test credentials are used on a templated VM (SEC-554).
published 2020-09-25 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-18735
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In cPanel before 88.0.3, insecure chkservd test credentials are used on a templated VM (SEC-554).
Patch / fix
- cpanel cpanel 88.0.3
Exploit prediction
1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
-
docs.cpanel.net
/changelogs/88-change-log/
release-notes, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-26105
- NVD CVE-2020-26105
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