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Multiple threat actors actively exploit cPanel vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940)

Help Net Securityby @zeljkazorz ()4 min read2 · 1 read
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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2026-41940
Missing-Authentication Bypass in WebPros cPanel & WHM (AuthBypass to RCE)
9.399%KEVRansomwarePoC ×9
KEV

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The situation around the critical cPanel authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940) has deteriorated significantly since our initial coverage . Exploratory probing has evolved into multi-actor exploitation, leading to disrupted websites, ransomware and malware deployment, and targeted attacks.

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By @zeljkazorz · helpnetsecurity.com

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