CVE-2017-5615: Medium severity Cpanel Cgiecho vulnerability
Published Mar 3, 2017
·Updated
cgiemail and cgiecho allow remote attackers to inject HTTP headers via a newline character in the redirect location.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cpanel Cgiecho
Cpanel Cgiemail
Event History
Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5615?
CVE-2017-5615 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP header injection.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5615?
To fix CVE-2017-5615, update your Cpanel Cgiemail and Cgiecho to the latest patched versions.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-5615 facilitate?
CVE-2017-5615 can facilitate remote attackers to inject malicious HTTP headers that may lead to session hijacking or other exploits.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5615?
CVE-2017-5615 affects specific versions of Cpanel Cgiemail and Cgiecho that do not protect against newline character injection.
5
Can CVE-2017-5615 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2017-5615 can be exploited by remote attackers without the need for authentication.