CVE-2017-18477 json
In cPanel before 62.0.4, Exim transports could execute in the context of the nobody account (SEC-206).
published 2019-08-05 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-9593
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In cPanel before 62.0.4, Exim transports could execute in the context of the nobody account (SEC-206).
Patch / fix
- cpanel cpanel 11.54.0.36, 56.0.43, 58.0.43, 60.0.35, 62.0.4
Exploit prediction
0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-254 7PK - Security Features
References
-
documentation.cpanel.net
/display/CL/62+Change+Log
release-notes, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-18477
- NVD CVE-2017-18477
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