CVE-2026-41940

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

Added to CISA KEV: 2026-04-30

By FixTheVuln Team Sources: CISA KEV Catalog, NVD
CVSS 9.8 — CRITICAL ACTIVE
OWASP: A07 CWE-287

Description

WebPros cPanel & WHM (WebHost Manager) and WP2 (WordPress Squared) contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in...

Required Action

Fix: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41940?

CVE-2026-41940 (WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability) is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). WebPros cPanel & WHM (WebHost Manager) and WP2 (WordPress Squared) contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in...

How do I fix CVE-2026-41940?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

How severe is CVE-2026-41940?

CVE-2026-41940 has a CVSS score of 9.8, classified as CRITICAL. This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been actively exploited in the wild.

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