LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin up to 2.4.4 /var/cpanel/logs cpanel_jsonapi_func privileges assignment

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin up to 2.4.4. Affected by this issue is the function cpanel_jsonapi_func of the file /var/cpanel/logs. This manipulation causes privileges assignment. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-48172. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin up to 2.4.4 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function cpanel_jsonapi_func of the file /var/cpanel/logs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin before 2.4.5 allows privilege escalation (possibly to root), as exploited in the wild in May 2026. Detection is best done via a command line of grep -rE "cpanel_jsonapi_func=redisAble" /var/cpanel/logs /usr/local/cpanel/logs/ 2>/dev/null in Bash. If you get no output, you have not been hit with exploitation of the vulnerability. If there is output, we recommend you examine the IP addresses in the list, determine if they are valid IP addresses, and if not, block them. To determine damage done, examine the system logs for use by the detected IP addresses. The issue is related to mishandling of Redis enable/disable features. The recommended minimum version is 2.4.7.

The advisory is shared at litespeedtech.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-48172 since 05/21/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/26/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 05/26/2026 with a due date of 05/29/2026:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 2.4.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202605-4664) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-31204). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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• Hosting Control Software

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• LiteSpeed

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• User-End cPanel Plugin

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• 2.4.0
• 2.4.1
• 2.4.2
• 2.4.3
• 2.4.4

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