How severe is CVE-2017-5615?

CVE-2017-5615 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-2017-5615 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5615?

CVE-2017-5615 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-2017-5615?

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

When was CVE-2017-5615 published?

CVE-2017-5615 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5615

CVE-2017-5615 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel Cgiecho 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Cpanel Cgiecho
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgiemail and cgiecho allow remote attackers to inject HTTP headers via a newline character in the redirect location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5615?: cgiemail and cgiecho allow remote attackers to inject HTTP headers via a newline character in the redirect location.
How severe is CVE-2017-5615?: CVE-2017-5615 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-2017-5615 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5615?: CVE-2017-5615 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-2017-5615?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5615 published?: CVE-2017-5615 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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