CVE-2026-41940
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
98.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
cPanel and WHM versions after 11.40 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the login flow that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the control panel.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-04-30
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-04-29
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-52574
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-41940?
cPanel and WHM versions after 11.40 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the login flow that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the control panel.
Is CVE-2026-41940 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-41940 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-41940?
CVE-2026-41940 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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