CVE-2017-18480: Medium severity cpanel vulnerability
Published Aug 5, 2019
·Updated
cPanel before 62.0.4 does not enforce account ownership for hasmycnfforcpuser WHM API calls (SEC-210).
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·12:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18480?
CVE-2017-18480 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on account ownership in cPanel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18480?
To fix CVE-2017-18480, upgrade to cPanel version 62.0.4 or later.
3
Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18480?
CVE-2017-18480 affects cPanel versions prior to 62.0.4, including versions 11.54.0.36, 56.0.43, 58.0.43, and 60.0.35.
4
What functionality does CVE-2017-18480 expose to risk?
CVE-2017-18480 exposes the risk of unauthorized access to API calls that may not enforce proper account ownership.
5
Is CVE-2017-18480 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2017-18480 is specifically related to account management and API security within cPanel and is linked to a broader category of vulnerabilities concerning API misuse.