CVE-2017-18405 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18405?

CVE-2017-18405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 68.0.15 allows arbitrary file-read operations because of the backup .htaccess modification logic (SEC-345).

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18405?

CVE-2017-18405 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18405?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 68.0.15 allows arbitrary file-read operations because of the backup .htaccess modification logic (SEC-345).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 61.9999.55, < 62.0.35

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18405?

CVE-2017-18405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 68.0.15 allows arbitrary file-read operations because of the backup .htaccess modification logic (SEC-345).

How severe is CVE-2017-18405?

CVE-2017-18405 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18405?

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