What is the severity of CVE-2017-18438?

CVE-2017-18438 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the security of demo accounts.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18438?

To address CVE-2017-18438, you should update cPanel to version 64.0.21 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-18438?

CVE-2017-18438 affects cPanel versions earlier than 64.0.21, specifically those released from version 55.9999.61 through 64.0.20.

What does CVE-2017-18438 exploit?

CVE-2017-18438 exploits vulnerabilities in the Encoding API that allows demo accounts to execute arbitrary code.

When was CVE-2017-18438 disclosed?

CVE-2017-18438 was disclosed as part of cPanel's security reports in late 2017.

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CVE-2017-18438

medium

6.5

CWE

611

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18438: XEE

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to execute code via Encoding API calls (SEC-242).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18438?
CVE-2017-18438 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the security of demo accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18438?
To address CVE-2017-18438, you should update cPanel to version 64.0.21 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18438?
CVE-2017-18438 affects cPanel versions earlier than 64.0.21, specifically those released from version 55.9999.61 through 64.0.20.
What does CVE-2017-18438 exploit?
CVE-2017-18438 exploits vulnerabilities in the Encoding API that allows demo accounts to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2017-18438 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18438 was disclosed as part of cPanel's security reports in late 2017.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18438?
CVE-2017-18438 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the security of demo accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18438?
To address CVE-2017-18438, you should update cPanel to version 64.0.21 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18438?
CVE-2017-18438 affects cPanel versions earlier than 64.0.21, specifically those released from version 55.9999.61 through 64.0.20.
What does CVE-2017-18438 exploit?
CVE-2017-18438 exploits vulnerabilities in the Encoding API that allows demo accounts to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2017-18438 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18438 was disclosed as part of cPanel's security reports in late 2017.