CVE-2018-6617

Name: CVE-2018-6617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-11T21:29:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ehcp	Easy Hosting Control Panel	0.37.12.b

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/EHCP-v0.37.12.b-UNVERIFIED-PASSWORD-CHANGE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147558/Easy-Hosting-Control-Panel-0.37.12.b-Unverified-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/EHCP-v0.37.12.b-UNVERIFIED-PASSWORD-CHANGE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147558/Easy-Hosting-Control-Panel-0.37.12.b-Unverified-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6617?

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-2018-6617?

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Source: NVD / NIST