CVE-2026-32992: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in WebPros cPanel
CVE-2026-32992 is a high-severity vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions where SSL verification is disabled in the DNS Cluster system. This improper certificate validation (CWE-295) could allow a malicious server to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture credentials. There is no official patch or remediation level currently provided by the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper certificate validation in the DNS Cluster system of WebPros cPanel versions 11.126.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. SSL verification is disabled, which can enable an attacker controlling a malicious server to intercept and capture credentials by performing a man-in-the-middle attack. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker able to position themselves as a man-in-the-middle between the vulnerable cPanel DNS Cluster system and its communication partner could capture sensitive credentials. This compromises confidentiality but does not directly affect system availability or integrity. The vulnerability affects multiple released versions of cPanel and could lead to credential theft if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor WebPros advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the DNS Cluster system to trusted hosts only to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-32992: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in WebPros cPanel
Description
CVE-2026-32992 is a high-severity vulnerability in WebPros cPanel affecting multiple versions where SSL verification is disabled in the DNS Cluster system. This improper certificate validation (CWE-295) could allow a malicious server to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture credentials. There is no official patch or remediation level currently provided by the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper certificate validation in the DNS Cluster system of WebPros cPanel versions 11.126.0.0 through 11.136.0.0. SSL verification is disabled, which can enable an attacker controlling a malicious server to intercept and capture credentials by performing a man-in-the-middle attack. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker able to position themselves as a man-in-the-middle between the vulnerable cPanel DNS Cluster system and its communication partner could capture sensitive credentials. This compromises confidentiality but does not directly affect system availability or integrity. The vulnerability affects multiple released versions of cPanel and could lead to credential theft if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor WebPros advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the DNS Cluster system to trusted hosts only to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hackerone
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T15:00:07.746Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a052a70cbff5d86103e0d61
Added to database: 05/14/2026, 01:50:40 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:22:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 166
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