CVE-2026-29205

Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.

CVSS v3 8.6 HIGH

8.6^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437020299927-Security-CVE-2026-29205-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-13-2026	Patch Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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Configuration 2 (hide)

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History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-13 22:16

Updated : 2026-08-12 18:34

NVD link : CVE-2026-29205

Mitre link : CVE-2026-29205

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-29205

JSON object : View

Products Affected

cpanel

whm
wp_squared
cpanel

CWE

CWE-250

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

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