How severe is CVE-2017-18397?

CVE-2017-18397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18397?

CVE-2017-18397 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18397?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-18397 published?

CVE-2017-18397 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18397

CVE-2017-18397 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-275.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2019-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cPanel before 68.0.15 does not preserve permissions for local backup transport (SEC-330).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18397?: cPanel before 68.0.15 does not preserve permissions for local backup transport (SEC-330).
How severe is CVE-2017-18397?: CVE-2017-18397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18397?: CVE-2017-18397 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18397 published?: CVE-2017-18397 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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