What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-6617?

CVE-2018-6617 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-6617?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-6617. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Easy Hosting Control Panel CVE-2018-6617

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-05-11 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Easy Hosting Control Panel

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 11, 2018 - 21:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. 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. Affected products include: Ehcp Easy Hosting Control Panel.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.