CVE-2017-18391 — LOW (2.5) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). cPanel before 68.0.15 allows attackers to read backup files because they are world-readable during a short time interval (SEC-323).

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18391?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 68.0.15 allows attackers to read backup files because they are world-readable during a short time interval (SEC-323).

CVSS Score

2.5

LOW

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 61.9999.55, < 62.0.35

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/68+Change+LogProductRelease Notes
https://forums.cpanel.net/threads/cpanel-tsr-2017-0006-full-disclosure.615839/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/68+Change+LogProductRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). cPanel before 68.0.15 allows attackers to read backup files because they are world-readable during a short time interval (SEC-323).

How severe is CVE-2017-18391?

CVE-2017-18391 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18391?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpanel Cpanel.