What is the severity of CVE-2017-18421?

CVE-2017-18421 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18421?

To mitigate CVE-2017-18421, upgrade cPanel to version 66.0.2 or later.

What impact does CVE-2017-18421 have on cPanel demo accounts?

CVE-2017-18421 allows demo accounts in cPanel to create databases and users, which should not normally be permitted.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18421?

CVE-2017-18421 affects cPanel versions below 66.0.2, specifically from version 60.0.3 up to 66.0.1.

Is CVE-2017-18421 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2017-18421 is a local vulnerability that specifically affects demo accounts within the cPanel interface.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18421

low

3.3

CWE

284

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18421

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 66.0.2 allows demo accounts to create databases and users (SEC-271).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	>=60.0.3<60.0.45
Cpanel Cpanel	>=62.0.1<62.0.27
Cpanel Cpanel	>=64.0.0<64.0.33
Cpanel Cpanel	>=66.0.1<66.0.2

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Reference Links

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/66+Change+Log

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18421?
CVE-2017-18421 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18421?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18421, upgrade cPanel to version 66.0.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-18421 have on cPanel demo accounts?
CVE-2017-18421 allows demo accounts in cPanel to create databases and users, which should not normally be permitted.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18421?
CVE-2017-18421 affects cPanel versions below 66.0.2, specifically from version 60.0.3 up to 66.0.1.
Is CVE-2017-18421 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2017-18421 is a local vulnerability that specifically affects demo accounts within the cPanel interface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18421?
CVE-2017-18421 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18421?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18421, upgrade cPanel to version 66.0.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-18421 have on cPanel demo accounts?
CVE-2017-18421 allows demo accounts in cPanel to create databases and users, which should not normally be permitted.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18421?
CVE-2017-18421 affects cPanel versions below 66.0.2, specifically from version 60.0.3 up to 66.0.1.
Is CVE-2017-18421 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2017-18421 is a local vulnerability that specifically affects demo accounts within the cPanel interface.