MEDIUM
CVE-2020-10966
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10966 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/issues/748Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/releases/tag/1.1.1Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/serghey-rodin/vesta/commit/c3c4de43d6701560f604ca7996f717b08e3d7d1dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/issues/748Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/releases/tag/1.1.1Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/serghey-rodin/vesta/commit/c3c4de43d6701560f604ca7996f717b08e3d7d1dPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-10966
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 25, 2020
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10966 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.