CVE-2017-18449 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18449?

CVE-2017-18449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 64.0.21 allows certain file-rename operations in the context of the root account via scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite (SEC-254).

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18449?

CVE-2017-18449 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-2017-18449?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 64.0.21 allows certain file-rename operations in the context of the root account via scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite (SEC-254).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 55.9999.61, < 56.0.49

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

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-2017-18449?

CVE-2017-18449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 64.0.21 allows certain file-rename operations in the context of the root account via scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite (SEC-254).

How severe is CVE-2017-18449?

CVE-2017-18449 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-2017-18449?

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