CVE-2017-18390: High severity cpanel vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2019
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Updated

cPanel before 68.0.15 allows code execution in the context of the root account because of weak permissions on incremental backups (SEC-322).

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·12:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:33 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18390?

CVE-2017-18390 has a high severity due to potential code execution vulnerabilities in cPanel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18390?

To fix CVE-2017-18390, update cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.

3

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18390?

CVE-2017-18390 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, including 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18390?

CVE-2017-18390 is a code execution vulnerability due to weak permissions on incremental backups.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-18390?

Users and administrators of cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15 are impacted by CVE-2017-18390.

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