critical
CISA KEV
Ransomware
CVE-2026-41940
WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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.
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.
Federal remediation due May 3, 2026 — past due
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Coverage
- cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploited for Authentication Bypass, Backdoor
May 11, 2026
- cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploitation: 40,000 Servers Compromised
May 4, 2026
- CVE-2026-41940: Critical cPanel Vulnerability Exploited by Sorry Ransomware
May 3, 2026
- CVE-2026-41940: Active Zero-Day Exploitation in cPanel and WHM
Apr 30, 2026