What is the severity of CVE-2017-18388?

CVE-2017-18388 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to unsafe file operations due to improper umask settings.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18388?

To fix CVE-2017-18388, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 68.0.15 or later.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18388?

CVE-2017-18388 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, including 62.x, 63.x, 64.x, and 66.x.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18388?

CVE-2017-18388 is classified as a file operation vulnerability due to the lack of proper umask controls in Jailshell.

Is my system at risk if I use an unpatched version of cPanel related to CVE-2017-18388?

Yes, systems using unpatched versions of cPanel before 68.0.15 are at risk of unsafe file operations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18388

high

7.8

CWE

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18388: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 68.0.15 can perform unsafe file operations because Jailshell does not set the umask (SEC-315).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to unsafe file operations due to improper umask settings.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18388?
To fix CVE-2017-18388, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 68.0.15 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, including 62.x, 63.x, 64.x, and 66.x.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 is classified as a file operation vulnerability due to the lack of proper umask controls in Jailshell.
Is my system at risk if I use an unpatched version of cPanel related to CVE-2017-18388?
Yes, systems using unpatched versions of cPanel before 68.0.15 are at risk of unsafe file operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to unsafe file operations due to improper umask settings.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18388?
To fix CVE-2017-18388, upgrade your cPanel installation to version 68.0.15 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, including 62.x, 63.x, 64.x, and 66.x.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18388?
CVE-2017-18388 is classified as a file operation vulnerability due to the lack of proper umask controls in Jailshell.
Is my system at risk if I use an unpatched version of cPanel related to CVE-2017-18388?
Yes, systems using unpatched versions of cPanel before 68.0.15 are at risk of unsafe file operations.