Attackers exploit cPanel CVE-2026
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41940 | Missing-Authentication Bypass in WebPros cPanel & WHM (AuthBypass to RCE) | 9.3 | 99% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×9 | KEV |
Indicators of compromise
auto-extracted · verify before use · export allAll| Type | Indicator | Context |
|---|---|---|
| domain | de.com | ious payload named Update from the download server cp.dene.[de.com , and run it continuously in the background using the nohup |
| domain | wrned.com | ing XOR string obfuscation and communicated with the domain wrned.com, extending the group’s activity timeline back several years |
From the original article
3 min read at securityaffairs.comAttackers are exploiting cPanel flaw CVE-2026-41940 to install the Filemanager backdoor and gain unauthorized admin access. Cybercriminals are actively exploiting the critical cPanel vulnerability CVE-2026-41940 (CVSS score of 9. 3) to deploy a backdoor called Filemanager on compromised servers.
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