CVE-2017-18443: Input Validation
Published Aug 2, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo and suspended accounts to use SSH port forwarding (SEC-247).
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·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18443?
CVE-2017-18443 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows demo and suspended accounts to exploit SSH port forwarding.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18443?
To fix CVE-2017-18443, ensure that you update cPanel to version 64.0.21 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18443?
CVE-2017-18443 affects cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21, including versions 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, 58.x, 59.x, 60.x, 61.x, and 62.x.
4
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-18443?
CVE-2017-18443 impacts cPanel servers that allow demo and suspended accounts access to SSH port forwarding.
5
Is CVE-2017-18443 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2017-18443 is not classified as critical but requires attention due to potential unauthorized access through SSH.