CVE-2017-5614
CVE-2017-5614 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Open redirect vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via vectors involving the (1) success or (2) failure parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5614?
- Open redirect vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via vectors involving the (1) success or (2) failure parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5614?
- CVE-2017-5614 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-5614 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5614?
- CVE-2017-5614 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5614?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-5614 published?
- CVE-2017-5614 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95870
- https://news.cpanel.com/tsr-2017-0001-full-disclosure/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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