CVE-2017-18456 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18456?

CVE-2017-18456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 62.0.17 allows self XSS in the WHM cPAddons showsecurity interface (SEC-217).

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18456?

CVE-2017-18456 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18456?

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

Vulnerability Description

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows self XSS in the WHM cPAddons showsecurity interface (SEC-217).

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 55.9999.61, < 56.0.46

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+LogProductRelease Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2017-0002-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+LogProductRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18456?

CVE-2017-18456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). cPanel before 62.0.17 allows self XSS in the WHM cPAddons showsecurity interface (SEC-217).

How severe is CVE-2017-18456?

CVE-2017-18456 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18456?

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