CVE-2017-18429
CVE-2017-18429 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-254.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In cPanel before 66.0.2, Apache HTTP Server SSL domain logs can persist on disk after an account termination (SEC-291).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18429?
- In cPanel before 66.0.2, Apache HTTP Server SSL domain logs can persist on disk after an account termination (SEC-291).
- How severe is CVE-2017-18429?
- CVE-2017-18429 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-2017-18429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18429?
- CVE-2017-18429 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18429?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18429 published?
- CVE-2017-18429 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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