CVE-2017-18436 — LOW (3.5) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2017-18436?

CVE-2017-18436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to read files via a Fileman::getfileactions API2 call (SEC-239).

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18436?

CVE-2017-18436 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18436?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to read files via a Fileman::getfileactions API2 call (SEC-239).

CVSS Score

3.5

LOW

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 55.9999.61, < 56.0.49

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/64+Change+LogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2017-0003-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/64+Change+LogRelease NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18436?

CVE-2017-18436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to read files via a Fileman::getfileactions API2 call (SEC-239).

How severe is CVE-2017-18436?

CVE-2017-18436 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18436?

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