How severe is CVE-2020-10966?

CVE-2020-10966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-10966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10966?

CVE-2020-10966 primarily affects Hestiacp Control Panel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10966?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-10966 published?

CVE-2020-10966 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10966

CVE-2020-10966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hestiacp Control Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hestiacp Control Panel
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Password Reset Module in VESTA Control Panel through 0.9.8-25 and Hestia Control Panel before 1.1.1, Host header manipulation leads to account takeover because the victim receives a reset URL containing an attacker-controlled server name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10966?: In the Password Reset Module in VESTA Control Panel through 0.9.8-25 and Hestia Control Panel before 1.1.1, Host header manipulation leads to account takeover because the victim receives a reset URL containing an attacker-controlled server name.
How severe is CVE-2020-10966?: CVE-2020-10966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-10966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10966?: CVE-2020-10966 primarily affects Hestiacp Control Panel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-10966 published?: CVE-2020-10966 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hestiacp:control_panel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vestacp:control_panel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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