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.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18457?

To fix CVE-2017-18457, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18457?

CVE-2017-18457 is an arbitrary file-read vulnerability within the cPanel software.

Can CVE-2017-18457 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-18457 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via specific WHM /styled/ URLs.

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CVE-2017-18457

medium

4.9

CWE

284

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18457

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary file-read operations via WHM /styled/ URLs (SEC-218).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18457?
To fix CVE-2017-18457, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18457?
CVE-2017-18457 is an arbitrary file-read vulnerability within the cPanel software.
Can CVE-2017-18457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-18457 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via specific WHM /styled/ URLs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18457?
To fix CVE-2017-18457, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18457?
CVE-2017-18457 is an arbitrary file-read vulnerability within the cPanel software.
Can CVE-2017-18457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-18457 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via specific WHM /styled/ URLs.