CVE-2017-18403: Medium 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 nobody account via Mailman archives (SEC-337).

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·01:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18403?

CVE-2017-18403 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18403?

To fix CVE-2017-18403, upgrade your cPanel to version 68.0.15 or later.

3

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18403?

CVE-2017-18403 affects cPanel versions prior to 68.0.15, specifically those between versions 61.9999.55 and 68.0.15.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18403?

CVE-2017-18403 is a remote code execution vulnerability linked to Mailman archives.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-18403?

Users of affected cPanel versions are vulnerable to exploitation of CVE-2017-18403.

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