CVE-2017-18476: High severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 5, 2019
·Updated
Leech Protect in cPanel before 62.0.4 does not protect certain directories (SEC-205).
Affected Software
5 affected components
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
Event History
Aug 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18476?
CVE-2017-18476 has a medium severity as it may expose sensitive directory contents.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18476?
To fix CVE-2017-18476, upgrade cPanel to version 62.0.4 or later.
3
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18476?
CVE-2017-18476 affects cPanel versions before 62.0.4.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-18476?
The impact of CVE-2017-18476 is that certain directories may not be adequately protected, allowing unauthorized access.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18476?
While upgrading is recommended, ensure that proper directory permissions are set as a temporary workaround for CVE-2017-18476.