Improper preservation of SQL mode when renaming databases in cPanel allows execution of SQL in root context. (CVE-2026-58048)
Improper preservation of SQL mode when renaming databases in cPanel allows execution of SQL in root context.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-58048 is a critical vulnerability in cPanel where the SQL mode is not properly preserved when renaming databases. This flaw allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute SQL commands in the root context, effectively escalating their privileges. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-89 (SQL Injection), indicating that improper input handling or mode preservation leads to unauthorized SQL execution at a high privilege level. No affected versions or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute SQL commands with root-level access within the database environment. This could lead to unauthorized data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potentially full compromise of the database system managed by cPanel.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor cPanel vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict database rename operations to trusted administrators and limit privileges to reduce risk.
Improper preservation of SQL mode when renaming databases in cPanel allows execution of SQL in root context. (CVE-2026-58048)
Description
Improper preservation of SQL mode when renaming databases in cPanel allows execution of SQL in root context.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-58048 is a critical vulnerability in cPanel where the SQL mode is not properly preserved when renaming databases. This flaw allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute SQL commands in the root context, effectively escalating their privileges. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-89 (SQL Injection), indicating that improper input handling or mode preservation leads to unauthorized SQL execution at a high privilege level. No affected versions or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute SQL commands with root-level access within the database environment. This could lead to unauthorized data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potentially full compromise of the database system managed by cPanel.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor cPanel vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict database rename operations to trusted administrators and limit privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xgvx-cwxw-9vpj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-58048"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a6cf7ddbf32cb7a342b1c83
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 19:30:37 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 20:32:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 22:17:50 UTC
Views: 2
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