cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploited for Filemanager Backdoor
cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Exploited for Filemanager Backdoor
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-41940 targeting cPanel installations has been confirmed, with threat actors deploying backdoors through the platform's filemanager component. According to reporting, attackers are leveraging the vulnerability to establish persistent access on compromised web hosting infrastructure.
The exploitation pattern indicates focus on hosting providers and shared environments where cPanel remains widely deployed. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of unauthorized administrative access and lateral movement across hosted domains.
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Source: Telegram "sitreports"