cve-2026-41940

{
  "cvss": 9.8,
  "datePublished": "2026-04-30",
  "dateUpdated": "2026-04-30",
  "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.",
  "dueDate": "2026-05-03",
  "id": "CVE-2026-41940",
  "kev_catalogs": [
    "cisa"
  ],
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "notes": "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\"",
  "product": "cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.",
  "severity": "CRITICAL",
  "source": "cisa_known_exploited",
  "title": "WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability",
  "vendor": "WebPros"
}