CVE-2017-18475

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

In cPanel before 62.0.4, Exim piped filters ran in the context of an incorrect user account when delivering to a system user (SEC-204).

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 69.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 5, 2019

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+Log
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+Log

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-20Improper Input Validation

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2017-18475?

CVE-2017-18475 is a high vulnerability published on August 5, 2019. In cPanel before 62.0.4, Exim piped filters ran in the context of an incorrect user account when delivering to a system user (SEC-204).

When was CVE-2017-18475 disclosed?

CVE-2017-18475 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 5, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2017-18475 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-18475 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-18475?

CVE-2017-18475 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2017-18475?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-18475, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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