CVE-2017-18481: XSS

Published Aug 5, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 62.0.4 allows stored XSS in the WHM Account Suspension List interface (SEC-211).

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·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18481?

CVE-2017-18481 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How does CVE-2017-18481 affect cPanel users?

CVE-2017-18481 allows attackers to store malicious scripts in the WHM Account Suspension List, potentially impacting users who view that interface.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-18481?

To mitigate CVE-2017-18481, update your cPanel to version 62.0.4 or later, as it contains the necessary security fix.

4

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2017-18481?

Affected versions of cPanel include all versions prior to 62.0.4, as well as several earlier versions in the 55.x, 56.x, 57.x, 58.x, and 60.x series.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18481?

CVE-2017-18481 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject scripts that could be executed in the context of the victim's browser.

Contact

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