CVE-2017-18449 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-18449, a vulnerability in cPanel versions before 64.0.21 allowing unauthorized file-renaming actions when logged in as the root account. Find mitigation steps here.
Scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite in cPanel prior to version 64.0.21 has a vulnerability (SEC-254) that allows specific file-rename actions while being logged in as the root account.
Understanding CVE-2017-18449
cPanel before 64.0.21 allows certain file-rename operations in the context of the root account via scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite (SEC-254).
What is CVE-2017-18449?
CVE-2017-18449 is a vulnerability in cPanel versions prior to 64.0.21 that enables specific file-rename actions when logged in as the root account.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18449
This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to perform unauthorized file-renaming actions, posing a security risk to the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18449
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in cPanel allows for certain file-rename operations to be executed while logged in as the root account through scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite (SEC-254).
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: cPanel
- Affected Version: Prior to 64.0.21
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who is logged in as the root account to perform unauthorized file-renaming actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade cPanel to version 64.0.21 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Avoid running scripts/convert_roundcube_mysql2sqlite while logged in as the root account.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update cPanel and other software to the latest versions to patch known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all software, including cPanel, is regularly updated to the latest versions to address security vulnerabilities.