How severe is CVE-2017-5613?

CVE-2017-5613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5613 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5613?

CVE-2017-5613 primarily affects Cpanel Cgiecho. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5613?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5613 published?

CVE-2017-5613 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5613

CVE-2017-5613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cpanel Cgiecho with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Cpanel Cgiecho
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Format string vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a template file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5613?: Format string vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a template file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5613?: CVE-2017-5613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5613 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5613?: CVE-2017-5613 primarily affects Cpanel Cgiecho. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5613?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5613 published?: CVE-2017-5613 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cgiecho:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cgiemail:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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