What is CVE-2017-18444?

CVE-2017-18444 is a vulnerability found in cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21 that allows demo accounts to execute SSH API commands.

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18444?

CVE-2017-18444 affects cPanel versions from 55.9999.61 up to 56.0.49, 57.9999.48 up to 58.0.49, 59.9999.58 up to 60.0.43, 61.9999.55 up to 62.0.24, and 63.9999.74 up to 64.0.21.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18444?

The severity of CVE-2017-18444 is determined to be medium, given the potential for misuse of SSH API commands by unauthorized demo accounts.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18444?

To fix CVE-2017-18444, upgrade your cPanel version to 64.0.21 or later.

What risks does CVE-2017-18444 pose?

CVE-2017-18444 poses risks of unauthorized remote command execution through SSH, which can lead to server compromise and data breaches.

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CVE-2017-18444

medium

5.3

CWE

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18444: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to execute SSH API commands (SEC-248).

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 CVE-2017-18444?
CVE-2017-18444 is a vulnerability found in cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21 that allows demo accounts to execute SSH API commands.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18444?
CVE-2017-18444 affects cPanel versions from 55.9999.61 up to 56.0.49, 57.9999.48 up to 58.0.49, 59.9999.58 up to 60.0.43, 61.9999.55 up to 62.0.24, and 63.9999.74 up to 64.0.21.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18444?
The severity of CVE-2017-18444 is determined to be medium, given the potential for misuse of SSH API commands by unauthorized demo accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18444?
To fix CVE-2017-18444, upgrade your cPanel version to 64.0.21 or later.
What risks does CVE-2017-18444 pose?
CVE-2017-18444 poses risks of unauthorized remote command execution through SSH, which can lead to server compromise and data breaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18444?
CVE-2017-18444 is a vulnerability found in cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21 that allows demo accounts to execute SSH API commands.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18444?
CVE-2017-18444 affects cPanel versions from 55.9999.61 up to 56.0.49, 57.9999.48 up to 58.0.49, 59.9999.58 up to 60.0.43, 61.9999.55 up to 62.0.24, and 63.9999.74 up to 64.0.21.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18444?
The severity of CVE-2017-18444 is determined to be medium, given the potential for misuse of SSH API commands by unauthorized demo accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18444?
To fix CVE-2017-18444, upgrade your cPanel version to 64.0.21 or later.
What risks does CVE-2017-18444 pose?
CVE-2017-18444 poses risks of unauthorized remote command execution through SSH, which can lead to server compromise and data breaches.