CVE-2026-29205: High severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published May 13, 2026
·
Updated

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

Affected Software

14 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=120.0.0<124.0.38
Cpanel Cpanel>=126.0.0<126.0.59
Cpanel Cpanel>=130.0.0<130.0.23
Cpanel Cpanel>=130.0.23<130.0.23
Cpanel Cpanel>=132.0.0<132.0.32
Cpanel Cpanel>=134.0.0<134.0.26
Cpanel Cpanel>=136.0.0<136.0.10
Cpanel Wp Squared Wordpress>=120.1.0<136.1.12
Cpanel WHM>=120.0.0<124.0.38
Cpanel WHM>=126.0.0<126.0.59
Cpanel WHM>=130.0.0<130.0.23
Cpanel WHM>=132.0.0<132.0.32
Cpanel WHM>=134.0.0<134.0.26
Cpanel WHM>=136.0.0<136.0.10

Event History

May 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29205?

The severity of CVE-2026-29205 is rated high with a score of 8.6.

2

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2026-29205?

CVE-2026-29205 involves incorrect privilege management and insufficient path filtering that allows arbitrary file reading on the server.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-29205?

To mitigate CVE-2026-29205, apply the latest security updates from cPanel that address the identified vulnerabilities.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2026-29205 facilitate?

CVE-2026-29205 facilitates the unauthorized reading of arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-29205?

CVE-2026-29205 affects cPanel users utilizing the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.

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