Improper input validation in Cpanel

CVE-2017-18409

In cPanel before 67.9999.103, the backup interface could return a backup archive with all MySQL databases (SEC-283).

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.009 (55.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Cpanel
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Product, Release Notes)
nvd@nist.gov (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18409?: CVE-2017-18409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2019-08-02.
How severe is CVE-2017-18409?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.