What is the severity of CVE-2017-18473?

CVE-2017-18473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows self XSS on the webmail Password and Security page.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18473?

To fix CVE-2017-18473, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.4 or later.

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18473?

CVE-2017-18473 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, including multiple older versions.

Is CVE-2017-18473 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2017-18473 is not exploitable remotely as it involves self XSS, which requires user interaction.

What should I do if I cannot upgrade from cPanel version prior to 62.0.4?

If unable to upgrade, implement security measures to restrict access to the webmail Password and Security page.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-18473

medium

5.4

CWE

5/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-18473: XSS

First published: Mon Aug 05 2019(Updated: )

cPanel before 62.0.4 allows self XSS on the webmail Password and Security page (SEC-199).

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18473?
CVE-2017-18473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows self XSS on the webmail Password and Security page.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18473?
To fix CVE-2017-18473, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.4 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18473?
CVE-2017-18473 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, including multiple older versions.
Is CVE-2017-18473 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-18473 is not exploitable remotely as it involves self XSS, which requires user interaction.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade from cPanel version prior to 62.0.4?
If unable to upgrade, implement security measures to restrict access to the webmail Password and Security page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18473?
CVE-2017-18473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows self XSS on the webmail Password and Security page.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18473?
To fix CVE-2017-18473, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.4 or later.
What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18473?
CVE-2017-18473 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, including multiple older versions.
Is CVE-2017-18473 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-18473 is not exploitable remotely as it involves self XSS, which requires user interaction.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade from cPanel version prior to 62.0.4?
If unable to upgrade, implement security measures to restrict access to the webmail Password and Security page.