WebPros cPanel/WP Squared feature::LOADFEATUREFILE path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WebPros cPanel and WP Squared. Affected by this issue is the function feature::LOADFEATUREFILE. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-29201. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WebPros cPanel and WP Squared (the affected version unknown). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function feature::LOADFEATUREFILE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Insufficient input validation of the feature file name in `feature::LOADFEATUREFILE` adminbin call can cause arbitrary file read when a relative file path is passed.

The advisory is available at support.cpanel.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-29201 since 03/04/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1441). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • cPanel cPanel/WHM

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/04/2026 CVE reserved
05/08/2026 +64 days Advisory disclosed
05/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/11/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.cpanel.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-29201 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-29201
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362330
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1441 - cPanel cPanel/WHM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2026 21:39
Updated: 05/11/2026 12:49
Changes: 05/08/2026 21:39 (53), 05/11/2026 12:49 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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