CVE-2017-18469: Input Validation
Published Aug 5, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 62.0.17 allows demo accounts to execute code via an NVDatafetchinc API call (SEC-233).
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 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18469?
CVE-2017-18469 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code execution through demo accounts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18469?
To fix CVE-2017-18469, upgrade to cPanel version 62.0.17 or later.
3
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18469?
CVE-2017-18469 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.17, including versions 55.9999.61 to 56.0.46, 57.9999.48 to 58.0.45, and 59.9999.58 to 60.0.39.
4
Are demo accounts in cPanel vulnerable due to CVE-2017-18469?
Yes, demo accounts in cPanel are specifically vulnerable to exploitation through the NVData_fetchinc API call in CVE-2017-18469.
5
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-18469 enable?
CVE-2017-18469 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems using vulnerable cPanel versions.