CVE-2017-18448: Path Traversal
Published Aug 2, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 64.0.21 allows certain file-read operations via a Serverinfomanpage API call (SEC-252).
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·04:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18448?
CVE-2017-18448 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18448?
To address CVE-2017-18448, you should upgrade your cPanel installation to version 64.0.21 or later.
3
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18448?
CVE-2017-18448 is a file-read vulnerability that can be exploited via the Serverinfo_manpage API call.
4
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18448?
CVE-2017-18448 affects cPanel versions ranging from 55.9999.61 to 64.0.20.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18448 if I can't update cPanel?
There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2017-18448, so updating to the latest version is the best option.