cPanel up to 62.0.16 API setphppreference code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cPanel up to 62.0.16. Affected by this issue is the function Htaccess::setphppreference of the component API. The manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-18468. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel up to 62.0.16 (Hosting Control Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function Htaccess::setphppreference of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows demo accounts to execute code via the Htaccess::setphppreference API (SEC-232).

The weakness was released 08/05/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at documentation.cpanel.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18468 since 07/31/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 62.0.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-139354, VDB-139355, VDB-139356 and VDB-139357. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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 🔍
07/21/2020 +351 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2017-18468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139481
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2019 21:56
Updated: 07/21/2020 06:54
Changes: 08/05/2019 21:56 (58), 07/21/2020 06:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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