CVE-2017-5613 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in template files within cgiemail and cgiecho utilities.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5613?
CVE-2017-5613 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a template file.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5613?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cpanel Cgiecho, Cpanel Cgiemail.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5613?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-5613 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5613 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh36-xvm9-3hm2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5613.