cPanel up to 62.0.16 Domain input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in cPanel up to 62.0.16. Affected is an unknown function of the component Domain Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-18466. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel up to 62.0.16 (Hosting Control Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Domain Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

cPanel before 62.0.17 does not properly recognize domain ownership during addition of parked domains to a mail configuration (SEC-228).

The weakness was shared 08/05/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at documentation.cpanel.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-18466 since 07/31/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 62.0.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-139354, VDB-139355, VDB-139356 and VDB-139357 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel 62.0.17

Timelineinfo

07/31/2019 🔍
08/05/2019 +5 days 🔍
08/05/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/20/2020 +350 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: documentation.cpanel.net
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-18466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139479
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2019 21:55
Updated: 07/20/2020 21:03
Changes: 08/05/2019 21:55 (57), 07/20/2020 21:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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