7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18413

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

In cPanel before 67.9999.103, the backup system overwrites root's home directory when a mount disappears (SEC-299).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.52
Cpanel Cpanel>=59.9999.58<60.0.48
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.30
Cpanel Cpanel>=64.0.0<64.0.40
Cpanel Cpanel>=65.9999.38<66.0.23
Cpanel Cpanel>=67.9999.64<67.9999.103

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18413?

    CVE-2017-18413 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential impact on root's home directory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18413?

    To fix CVE-2017-18413, upgrade cPanel to version 67.9999.104 or later.

  • What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18413?

    CVE-2017-18413 affects cPanel versions prior to 67.9999.104, specifically those below version 67.9999.103.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-18413 on the backup system?

    The impact of CVE-2017-18413 is that the backup system may overwrite root's home directory when a mount disappears.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18413?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-18413; updating to the latest version is strongly advised.

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