What is the severity of CVE-2017-18213?

CVE-2017-18213 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation by certain admin users.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18213?

To fix CVE-2017-18213, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.4.1 Patch #6 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-18213?

CVE-2017-18213 affects Exponent CMS versions prior to 2.4.1 Patch #6.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18213?

CVE-2017-18213 is a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing certain admin users to gain elevated permissions.

Was there an official patch for CVE-2017-18213?

Yes, an official patch for CVE-2017-18213 was released as part of Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 Patch #6.

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CVE-2017-18213

high

7.2

4/3/2018

3/10/2022

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18213

First published: Sun Mar 04 2018(Updated: )

In Exponent CMS before 2.4.1 Patch #6, certain admin users can elevate their privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	<=2.4.1
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.4.1-p1
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.4.1-p2
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.4.1-p3
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.4.1-p4
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.4.1-p5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation by certain admin users.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18213?
To fix CVE-2017-18213, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.4.1 Patch #6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 affects Exponent CMS versions prior to 2.4.1 Patch #6.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 is a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing certain admin users to gain elevated permissions.
Was there an official patch for CVE-2017-18213?
Yes, an official patch for CVE-2017-18213 was released as part of Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 Patch #6.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation by certain admin users.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18213?
To fix CVE-2017-18213, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.4.1 Patch #6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 affects Exponent CMS versions prior to 2.4.1 Patch #6.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18213?
CVE-2017-18213 is a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing certain admin users to gain elevated permissions.
Was there an official patch for CVE-2017-18213?
Yes, an official patch for CVE-2017-18213 was released as part of Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 Patch #6.