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CVE-2026-41940

VendorWebPros
ProductcPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared)
Known exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEVApril 30, 2026
KEV due dateMay 3, 2026
Known ransomware useKnown

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.

CISA KEV status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Known ransomware campaign use: Known.

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