Cybersecurity Alerts

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

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.

Weakness Classification

CWE-306

References

• https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40073787579671-cPanel-WHM-Security-Update-04-28-2026
• https://docs.cpanel.net/release-notes/release-notes/
• https://docs.wpsquared.com/changelogs/versions/changelog/#13617
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41940"