CVE-2017-18444 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers with demo accounts can execute SSH API commands, potentially leading to code execution and privilege escalation on cPanel servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18444?
CVE-2017-18444 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 2 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to execute SSH API commands (SEC-248).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18444?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-18444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xq9-659c-6xhc.