WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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.
Official details
- Category
- Known exploited vulnerability
- Classification
- Ransomware use: Known
- Company or vendor
- WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)
- Affected product
- cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)
- Risk or reason
- 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.
- Remedy or 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.
- Official ID
- CVE-2026-41940