CVE-2017-18387 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via Maketext injection in Reseller style uploads, requiring an upgrade to cPanel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18387?
CVE-2017-18387 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 2 Aug 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 68.0.15 allows arbitrary code execution via Maketext injection in a Reseller style upload (SEC-314).
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18387?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18387?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18387 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-18387 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18387 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-369v-6hwx-pj3p.