How severe is CVE-2017-18412?

CVE-2017-18412 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18412?

CVE-2017-18412 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18412?

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

When was CVE-2017-18412 published?

CVE-2017-18412 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18412

CVE-2017-18412 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2019-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cPanel before 67.9999.103 allows Apache HTTP Server log files to become world-readable because of mishandling on an account rename (SEC-296).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18412?: cPanel before 67.9999.103 allows Apache HTTP Server log files to become world-readable because of mishandling on an account rename (SEC-296).
How severe is CVE-2017-18412?: CVE-2017-18412 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18412?: CVE-2017-18412 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18412 published?: CVE-2017-18412 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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