CVE-2017-18390: High severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2019
·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.