What is the severity of CVE-2017-18458?

CVE-2017-18458 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of file overwrites when renaming accounts.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18458?

To fix CVE-2017-18458, update cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18458?

CVE-2017-18458 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17, including versions 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, 58.x, 59.x, 60.x, and 61.x.

What kind of impact can CVE-2017-18458 have on my server?

CVE-2017-18458 can allow unauthorized file overwrites, potentially leading to service disruption or data loss.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18458 if I cannot update immediately?

No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2017-18458; updating cPanel is the best solution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18458

low

3.6

CWE

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18458: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows file overwrite when renaming an account (SEC-219).

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-2017-18458?
CVE-2017-18458 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of file overwrites when renaming accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18458?
To fix CVE-2017-18458, update cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18458?
CVE-2017-18458 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17, including versions 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, 58.x, 59.x, 60.x, and 61.x.
What kind of impact can CVE-2017-18458 have on my server?
CVE-2017-18458 can allow unauthorized file overwrites, potentially leading to service disruption or data loss.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18458 if I cannot update immediately?
No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2017-18458; updating cPanel is the best solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18458?
CVE-2017-18458 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of file overwrites when renaming accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18458?
To fix CVE-2017-18458, update cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18458?
CVE-2017-18458 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17, including versions 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, 58.x, 59.x, 60.x, and 61.x.
What kind of impact can CVE-2017-18458 have on my server?
CVE-2017-18458 can allow unauthorized file overwrites, potentially leading to service disruption or data loss.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18458 if I cannot update immediately?
No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2017-18458; updating cPanel is the best solution.