CVE-2017-18479
CVE-2017-18479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-295.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In cPanel before 62.0.4, WHM SSL certificate generation uses an unreserved e-mail address (SEC-209).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18479?
- In cPanel before 62.0.4, WHM SSL certificate generation uses an unreserved e-mail address (SEC-209).
- How severe is CVE-2017-18479?
- CVE-2017-18479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-18479 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18479?
- CVE-2017-18479 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18479?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18479 published?
- CVE-2017-18479 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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