CVE-2017-18385: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 68.0.15 allows unprivileged users to access restricted directories during account restores (SEC-311).
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·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18385?
CVE-2017-18385 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to unprivileged users gaining access to restricted directories.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18385?
To fix CVE-2017-18385, upgrade to cPanel version 68.0.15 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18385?
CVE-2017-18385 affects all cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, specifically versions from 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.
4
What can unprivileged users do with CVE-2017-18385?
Unprivileged users can access restricted directories during account restores, potentially leading to data exposure.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18385?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-18385; the recommended action is to update to the fixed version.