What is the severity of CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 is considered to have a moderate severity due to allowing unauthorized access to sensitive backup files.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18391?

To fix CVE-2017-18391, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 affects cPanel versions before 68.0.15 including versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-18391?

Attackers can read backup files during a brief time interval when cPanel misconfigures file permissions.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18391?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-18391; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18391

low

2.5

CWE

200

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18391: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 68.0.15 allows attackers to read backup files because they are world-readable during a short time interval (SEC-323).

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-2017-18391?
CVE-2017-18391 is considered to have a moderate severity due to allowing unauthorized access to sensitive backup files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18391?
To fix CVE-2017-18391, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-18391?
CVE-2017-18391 affects cPanel versions before 68.0.15 including versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.
What can attackers do with CVE-2017-18391?
Attackers can read backup files during a brief time interval when cPanel misconfigures file permissions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18391?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-18391; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18391?
CVE-2017-18391 is considered to have a moderate severity due to allowing unauthorized access to sensitive backup files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18391?
To fix CVE-2017-18391, upgrade cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-18391?
CVE-2017-18391 affects cPanel versions before 68.0.15 including versions 61.9999.55 to 62.0.35, 63.9999.74 to 64.0.42, and 65.9999.38 to 66.0.34.
What can attackers do with CVE-2017-18391?
Attackers can read backup files during a brief time interval when cPanel misconfigures file permissions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18391?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-18391; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.