CVE-2026-41940 — WebPros cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
2026-04-30 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | WebPros |
| Product | cPanel & WHM and WP2 (WordPress Squared) |
| CWE | CWE-306 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-41940 |
| Date Added | 2026-04-30 |
| Due Date | 2026-05-03 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2026-05-03