CVE-2026-41940

WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)

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.

Related Information

Vendor/Project:WebPros

Product:cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)

CWE:

CWE-306

Used in Ransomware:Known

Timeline

Date Added:30 Apr, 2026

Due Date:03 May, 2026

Additional 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"