CVE-2017-18383: High severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 68.0.15 writes home-directory backups to an incorrect location (SEC-309).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.35
Cpanel Cpanel>=63.9999.74<64.0.42
Cpanel Cpanel>=65.9999.38<66.0.34
Cpanel Cpanel>=67.9999.64<68.0.15

Event History

Aug 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18383?

The severity of CVE-2017-18383 is considered moderate due to the improper handling of backup file locations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18383?

To fix CVE-2017-18383, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18383?

CVE-2017-18383 affects cPanel versions from 61.9999.55 through 68.0.14.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18383?

CVE-2017-18383 is categorized as a path traversal vulnerability related to backup files.

5

Is CVE-2017-18383 a remote exploit?

CVE-2017-18383 can potentially be exploited remotely due to improper backup file location handling.

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