CVE-2017-18476 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Leech Protect in cPanel fails to protect certain directories, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive files.

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-2017-18476?

CVE-2017-18476 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 5 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Leech Protect in cPanel before 62.0.4 does not protect certain directories (SEC-205).

Weakness: CWE-254

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18476?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cpanel Cpanel.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18476?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18476 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-2017-18476 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18476 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cpanel Cpanel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w36v-v2vp-c46v.

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