What is the severity of CVE-2017-18424?

CVE-2017-18424 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive configuration information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18424?

To fix CVE-2017-18424, update your cPanel installation to version 66.0.2 or later.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18424?

CVE-2017-18424 affects cPanel versions before 66.0.2, specifically between 60.0.3 and 60.0.45, and between 62.0.1 and 62.0.27, as well as between 64.0.0 and 64.0.33.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-18424?

The impact of CVE-2017-18424 includes unauthorized access to the Apache HTTP Server configuration file, which may lead to further security issues.

Is CVE-2017-18424 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2017-18424 is not limited to specific operating systems, but it affects cPanel installations across various platforms.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18424

low

3.3

CWE

200

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18424: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

In cPanel before 66.0.2, the Apache HTTP Server configuration file is changed to world-readable when rebuilt (SEC-274).

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-2017-18424?
CVE-2017-18424 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive configuration information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18424?
To fix CVE-2017-18424, update your cPanel installation to version 66.0.2 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18424?
CVE-2017-18424 affects cPanel versions before 66.0.2, specifically between 60.0.3 and 60.0.45, and between 62.0.1 and 62.0.27, as well as between 64.0.0 and 64.0.33.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-18424?
The impact of CVE-2017-18424 includes unauthorized access to the Apache HTTP Server configuration file, which may lead to further security issues.
Is CVE-2017-18424 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2017-18424 is not limited to specific operating systems, but it affects cPanel installations across various platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18424?
CVE-2017-18424 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive configuration information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18424?
To fix CVE-2017-18424, update your cPanel installation to version 66.0.2 or later.
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18424?
CVE-2017-18424 affects cPanel versions before 66.0.2, specifically between 60.0.3 and 60.0.45, and between 62.0.1 and 62.0.27, as well as between 64.0.0 and 64.0.33.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-18424?
The impact of CVE-2017-18424 includes unauthorized access to the Apache HTTP Server configuration file, which may lead to further security issues.
Is CVE-2017-18424 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2017-18424 is not limited to specific operating systems, but it affects cPanel installations across various platforms.