What is the severity of CVE-2017-18460?

CVE-2017-18460 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18460?

To fix CVE-2017-18460, update your cPanel installation to version 62.0.17 or later.

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18460?

CVE-2017-18460 affects cPanel versions before 62.0.17, including versions 59.9999.58 to 60.0.39 and 61.9999.55 to 62.0.16.

Is CVE-2017-18460 a widespread vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2017-18460 is considered widespread as it impacts multiple cPanel versions used by many web hosting providers.

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-18460?

Not addressing CVE-2017-18460 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected server due to arbitrary code execution capabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18460

high

7.8

CWE

2/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18460: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 02 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary code execution during automatic SSL installation (SEC-221).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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-2017-18460?
CVE-2017-18460 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18460?
To fix CVE-2017-18460, update your cPanel installation to version 62.0.17 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18460?
CVE-2017-18460 affects cPanel versions before 62.0.17, including versions 59.9999.58 to 60.0.39 and 61.9999.55 to 62.0.16.
Is CVE-2017-18460 a widespread vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-18460 is considered widespread as it impacts multiple cPanel versions used by many web hosting providers.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-18460?
Not addressing CVE-2017-18460 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected server due to arbitrary code execution capabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18460?
CVE-2017-18460 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18460?
To fix CVE-2017-18460, update your cPanel installation to version 62.0.17 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18460?
CVE-2017-18460 affects cPanel versions before 62.0.17, including versions 59.9999.58 to 60.0.39 and 61.9999.55 to 62.0.16.
Is CVE-2017-18460 a widespread vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-18460 is considered widespread as it impacts multiple cPanel versions used by many web hosting providers.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2017-18460?
Not addressing CVE-2017-18460 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected server due to arbitrary code execution capabilities.