CVE-2026-29205: CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in WebPros cPanel
CVE-2026-29205 is a high-severity vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions. It involves incorrect privilege management and insufficient path filtering in the cpdavd attachment download endpoints, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.6, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-29205) in WebPros cPanel arises from improper privilege management and inadequate path filtering in the cpdavd attachment download endpoints. It enables unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The issue affects multiple cPanel versions including 11.120.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with limited integrity and availability impacts. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-250 (Execution with Unnecessary Privileges). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via the vulnerable endpoint, leading to a high confidentiality impact. Integrity and availability impacts are rated low. This could expose sensitive data stored on the server, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the cpdavd attachment download endpoints and monitoring for unusual access patterns. Avoid exposing cPanel services directly to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2026-29205: CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in WebPros cPanel
Description
CVE-2026-29205 is a high-severity vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions. It involves incorrect privilege management and insufficient path filtering in the cpdavd attachment download endpoints, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.6, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-29205) in WebPros cPanel arises from improper privilege management and inadequate path filtering in the cpdavd attachment download endpoints. It enables unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The issue affects multiple cPanel versions including 11.120.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with limited integrity and availability impacts. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-250 (Execution with Unnecessary Privileges). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via the vulnerable endpoint, leading to a high confidentiality impact. Integrity and availability impacts are rated low. This could expose sensitive data stored on the server, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the cpdavd attachment download endpoints and monitoring for unusual access patterns. Avoid exposing cPanel services directly to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hackerone
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T15:00:09.267Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a052a70cbff5d86103e0d5b
Added to database: 05/14/2026, 01:50:40 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:21:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 158
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