CVE-2026-41940
cPanel and WHM versions after 11.40 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the login flow that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the control panel.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical
- Status
- Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com
- Published
- 2026-04-29
- Last modified
- 2026-10-26
- Known exploited (CISA KEV)
- since 2026-04-30, action due 2026-05-03: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Weaknesses
- CWE-306
Affected products
References
- 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://www.namecheap.com/status-updates/ongoing-critical-security-vulnerability-in-cpanel-april-28-2026
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cpanel-and-whm-authentication-bypass-via-login-flow
- https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/watchTowr-vs-cPanel-WHM-AuthBypass-to-RCE.py
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-41940
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critrical-cpanel-flaw-mass-exploited-in-sorry-ransomware-attacks/
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/the-internet-is-falling-down-falling-down-falling-down-cpanel-whm-authentication-bypass-cve-…
