WebPros cPanel/WP Squared sqloptimizer sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in WebPros cPanel and WP Squared. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component sqloptimizer. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-29206. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WebPros cPanel and WP Squared (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component sqloptimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the `sqloptimizer` utility script allows SQL Injections on behalf of the root user if Slow Query logging is enabled.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.cpanel.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-29206 since 03/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1538). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • cPanel cPanel/WHM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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
05/14/2026 +70 days Advisory disclosed
05/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/17/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.cpanel.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-29206 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-29206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363759
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1538 - cPanel cPanel/WHM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2026 05:46
Updated: 05/17/2026 10:23
Changes: 05/14/2026 05:46 (63), 05/17/2026 10:23 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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