How severe is CVE-2018-6617?

CVE-2018-6617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6617?

CVE-2018-6617 affects Ehcp Easy Hosting Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6617?

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-2018-6617 published?

CVE-2018-6617 was published on 2018-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6617

CVE-2018-6617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ehcp Easy Hosting Control Panel 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ehcp Easy Hosting Control Panel
Published: 2018-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) v0.37.12.b, when using a local MySQL server, allows attackers to change passwords of arbitrary database users by leveraging failure to ask for the current password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6617?: Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) v0.37.12.b, when using a local MySQL server, allows attackers to change passwords of arbitrary database users by leveraging failure to ask for the current password.
How severe is CVE-2018-6617?: CVE-2018-6617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6617?: CVE-2018-6617 affects Ehcp Easy Hosting Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6617?: 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-2018-6617 published?: CVE-2018-6617 was published on 2018-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ehcp:easy_hosting_control_panel:0.37.12.b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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