ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2026-41940: WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
| Vendor | WebPros |
|---|---|
| Product | cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 30 Apr 2026 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2026 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-306 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.