CVE-2026-29206: CWE-89 SQL Injection in WebPros cPanel
CVE-2026-29206 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions. The issue arises from insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the sqloptimizer utility script, which can be exploited if Slow Query logging is enabled. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform SQL Injection with root user privileges, potentially leading to high impact on integrity and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper sanitization of SQL queries within the sqloptimizer utility script of WebPros cPanel. When Slow Query logging is enabled, an attacker can exploit this flaw to execute SQL Injection attacks with root-level privileges. The affected versions span multiple releases of cPanel, from 11.30.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands as the root user, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of the affected system. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. The vulnerability requires Slow Query logging to be enabled and user interaction, but no privileges are needed to initiate the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is advisable to disable Slow Query logging if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-29206: CWE-89 SQL Injection in WebPros cPanel
Description
CVE-2026-29206 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions. The issue arises from insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the sqloptimizer utility script, which can be exploited if Slow Query logging is enabled. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform SQL Injection with root user privileges, potentially leading to high impact on integrity and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper sanitization of SQL queries within the sqloptimizer utility script of WebPros cPanel. When Slow Query logging is enabled, an attacker can exploit this flaw to execute SQL Injection attacks with root-level privileges. The affected versions span multiple releases of cPanel, from 11.30.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands as the root user, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of the affected system. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. The vulnerability requires Slow Query logging to be enabled and user interaction, but no privileges are needed to initiate the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is advisable to disable Slow Query logging if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
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: 6a05006ccbff5d86101a58e2
Added to database: 05/13/2026, 22:51:24 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:20:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 105
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