CVE-2017-18386: Critical severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 68.0.15 allows arbitrary code execution via Maketext injection in PostgresAdmin (SEC-313).
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·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18386?
CVE-2017-18386 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18386?
To fix CVE-2017-18386, update cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18386?
CVE-2017-18386 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, specifically versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-18386?
CVE-2017-18386 allows for arbitrary code execution via Maketext injection in PostgresAdmin.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18386?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-18386; updating cPanel is the recommended action.