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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-29205 · published 13 May 2026

CVE-2026-29205: Cpanel execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability

Cpanel · Cpanel

Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.

8.6 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.38% · top 70.8% CWE-250 · Execution with unnecessary privileges
8.6CVSS 3.1 base score
0.38%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
12 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437020299927-Security-CVE-2026-29205-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-1 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-29205), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.