CVE-2017-18457: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary file-read operations via WHM /styled/ URLs (SEC-218).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.46
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.45
Cpanel Cpanel>=59.9999.58<60.0.39
Cpanel Cpanel>=61.9999.55<62.0.17
Event History
Aug 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18457?
CVE-2017-18457 has a CVSS score that indicates high severity due to its potential for arbitrary file-read operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18457?
To fix CVE-2017-18457, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
3
Which cPanel versions are affected by CVE-2017-18457?
Versions of cPanel before 62.0.17, including 55.9999.61 to 56.0.46, 57.9999.48 to 58.0.45, and 59.9999.58 to 60.0.39 are affected by CVE-2017-18457.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18457?
CVE-2017-18457 is an arbitrary file-read vulnerability within the cPanel software.
5
Can CVE-2017-18457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-18457 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via specific WHM /styled/ URLs.