CVE-2019-17375

Name: CVE-2019-17375
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-09T16:15:15.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17375 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. cPanel before 82.0.15 allows API token credentials to persist after an account has been renamed or terminated (SEC-517).. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cPanel before 82.0.15 allows API token credentials to persist after an account has been renamed or terminated (SEC-517).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cpanel	Cpanel	>= 81.9999.242, < 82.0.15

References

https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://news.cpanel.com/cpanel-tsr-2019-0005-full-disclosure/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/82+Change+LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17375?

cPanel before 82.0.15 allows API token credentials to persist after an account has been renamed or terminated (SEC-517).

How severe is CVE-2019-17375?

CVE-2019-17375 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17375?

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-2019-17375?

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Source: NVD / NIST