CVE-2017-18412 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read Apache HTTP Server log files due to incorrect permissions after account renames, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18412?
CVE-2017-18412 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 2 Aug 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 67.9999.103 allows Apache HTTP Server log files to become world-readable because of mishandling on an account rename (SEC-296).
Weakness: CWE-532
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18412?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18412?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18412 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-18412 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18412 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmv5-f584-5hqg.