CVE-2017-18432: Infoleak

Published Aug 2, 2019
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Updated

In cPanel before 64.0.21, Horde MySQL to SQLite conversion can leak a database password (SEC-234).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.49
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.49
Cpanel Cpanel>=59.9999.58<60.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.24
Cpanel Cpanel>=63.9999.74<64.0.21

Event History

Aug 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:57 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18432?

CVE-2017-18432 has a moderate severity level due to potential exposure of sensitive database passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18432?

To fix CVE-2017-18432, upgrade to cPanel version 64.0.21 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18432?

CVE-2017-18432 affects cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-18432 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2017-18432 includes the potential leakage of database passwords during MySQL to SQLite conversions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18432?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-18432, so patching is the recommended solution.

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