CVE-2026-41940

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CVE-2026-41940

Confirmed

Yes

2026-04-30 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2026-04-30

2026-04-30

Scope

KEV entry: WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability | Affected: WebPros / cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) | Description: WebPros cPanel & WHM (WebHost Manager) and WP2 (WordPress Squared) contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the login flow that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the control panel. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-05-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40073787579671-cPanel-WHM-Security-Update-04-28-2026 ; https://docs.cpanel.net/release-notes/release-notes/ ; https://docs.wpsquared.com/changelogs/versions/changelog/#13617 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41940"

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2026-41940', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-41940'}

1b96b1d8-cbda-4ec5-8e2d-dc802510aea3

405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60

2026-04-30 17:00 UTC

2026-04-30 17:00 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-306"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-04-30",
  "due_date": "2026-05-03",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "cPanel \u0026 WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)",
  "vendorProject": "WebPros",
  "vulnerabilityName": "WebPros cPanel \u0026 WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability"
}
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