CVE-2017-18460

Name: CVE-2017-18460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-02T17:15:14.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18460 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary code execution during automatic SSL installation (SEC-221).. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary code execution during automatic SSL installation (SEC-221).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 59.9999.58, < 60.0.39
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 61.9999.55, < 62.0.17

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2017-0002-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/62+Change+LogProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18460?

cPanel before 62.0.17 allows arbitrary code execution during automatic SSL installation (SEC-221).

How severe is CVE-2017-18460?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18460 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18460?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18460?

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Source: NVD / NIST