CVE-2020-29136 json
In cPanel before 90.0.17, 2FA can be bypassed via a brute-force approach (SEC-575).
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2020-21517
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In cPanel before 90.0.17, 2FA can be bypassed via a brute-force approach (SEC-575).
Patch / fix
- cpanel cpanel 11.86.0.32, 11.90.0.17, 11.92.0.2
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1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
References
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docs.cpanel.net
/changelogs/90-change-log/
vendor-advisory
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news.cpanel.com
/cpanel-tsr-2020-0007-full-disclosure/
vendor-advisory
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digitaldefense.com
/news/zero-day-cpanel-and-webhost-manager/
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-29136
- NVD CVE-2020-29136
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