cPanel up to 64.0.20 API Call Fileman::getfileactions information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in cPanel up to 64.0.20. Affected is the function Fileman::getfileactions of the component API Call Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-18436. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel up to 64.0.20 (Hosting Control Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function Fileman::getfileactions of the component API Call Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

cPanel before 64.0.21 allows demo accounts to read files via a Fileman::getfileactions API2 call (SEC-239).

The weakness was released 08/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-18436 since 07/31/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can only be done within the local network. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading to version 64.0.21 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-139332, VDB-139333, VDB-139334 and VDB-139335. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 64.0.21

Timelineinfo

07/31/2019 🔍
08/02/2019 +2 days 🔍
08/03/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/19/2020 +351 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-18436 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18436
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139336
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2019 07:50
Updated: 07/19/2020 07:57
Changes: 08/03/2019 07:50 (59), 07/19/2020 07:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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