What is the severity of CVE-2017-18470?

CVE-2017-18470 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of a fixed password for the Munin MySQL test account.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18470?

To fix CVE-2017-18470, upgrade to cPanel version 62.0.4 or later where the fixed password issue is addressed.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-18470?

CVE-2017-18470 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, specifically versions 11.54.0.36 and earlier, 56.0.43 and earlier, 58.0.43 and earlier, and 60.0.35 and earlier.

Is CVE-2017-18470 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-18470 can be exploited remotely as it involves a fixed password for a MySQL test account.

What impact does CVE-2017-18470 have on security?

The impact of CVE-2017-18470 is that it may allow unauthorized access to the Munin MySQL test account, compromising sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18470

high

8.8

CWE

255

5/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18470

First published: Mon Aug 05 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.4 has a fixed password for the Munin MySQL test account (SEC-196).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cpanel Cpanel	>=11.54.0.0<11.54.0.36
Cpanel Cpanel	>=55.9999.61<56.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel	>=57.9999.48<58.0.43
Cpanel Cpanel	>=59.9999.58<60.0.35
Cpanel Cpanel	>=61.9999.55<62.0.4

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18470?
CVE-2017-18470 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of a fixed password for the Munin MySQL test account.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18470?
To fix CVE-2017-18470, upgrade to cPanel version 62.0.4 or later where the fixed password issue is addressed.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18470?
CVE-2017-18470 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, specifically versions 11.54.0.36 and earlier, 56.0.43 and earlier, 58.0.43 and earlier, and 60.0.35 and earlier.
Is CVE-2017-18470 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-18470 can be exploited remotely as it involves a fixed password for a MySQL test account.
What impact does CVE-2017-18470 have on security?
The impact of CVE-2017-18470 is that it may allow unauthorized access to the Munin MySQL test account, compromising sensitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18470?
CVE-2017-18470 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of a fixed password for the Munin MySQL test account.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18470?
To fix CVE-2017-18470, upgrade to cPanel version 62.0.4 or later where the fixed password issue is addressed.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18470?
CVE-2017-18470 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, specifically versions 11.54.0.36 and earlier, 56.0.43 and earlier, 58.0.43 and earlier, and 60.0.35 and earlier.
Is CVE-2017-18470 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-18470 can be exploited remotely as it involves a fixed password for a MySQL test account.
What impact does CVE-2017-18470 have on security?
The impact of CVE-2017-18470 is that it may allow unauthorized access to the Munin MySQL test account, compromising sensitive information.