What is the severity of CVE-2017-18468?

CVE-2017-18468 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for executing unauthorized code.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18468?

To fix CVE-2017-18468, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-18468?

CVE-2017-18468 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17 including specific versions within the 55, 57, 58, 59, and 60 series.

What impact does CVE-2017-18468 have on cPanel?

CVE-2017-18468 allows demo accounts within cPanel to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the security of the server.

What should I do if I cannot update to a patched version for CVE-2017-18468?

If you cannot update cPanel for CVE-2017-18468, consider removing demo accounts or implementing security measures to limit their capabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18468

medium

6.5

CWE

5/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18468: Code Injection

First published: Mon Aug 05 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows demo accounts to execute code via the Htaccess::setphppreference API (SEC-232).

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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Reference Links

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+Log

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18468?
CVE-2017-18468 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for executing unauthorized code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18468?
To fix CVE-2017-18468, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18468?
CVE-2017-18468 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17 including specific versions within the 55, 57, 58, 59, and 60 series.
What impact does CVE-2017-18468 have on cPanel?
CVE-2017-18468 allows demo accounts within cPanel to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the security of the server.
What should I do if I cannot update to a patched version for CVE-2017-18468?
If you cannot update cPanel for CVE-2017-18468, consider removing demo accounts or implementing security measures to limit their capabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18468?
CVE-2017-18468 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for executing unauthorized code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18468?
To fix CVE-2017-18468, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.17 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18468?
CVE-2017-18468 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17 including specific versions within the 55, 57, 58, 59, and 60 series.
What impact does CVE-2017-18468 have on cPanel?
CVE-2017-18468 allows demo accounts within cPanel to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the security of the server.
What should I do if I cannot update to a patched version for CVE-2017-18468?
If you cannot update cPanel for CVE-2017-18468, consider removing demo accounts or implementing security measures to limit their capabilities.