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cPanelSniper – PoC Exploit Disclosed for cPanel Vulnerability, 44,000 Servers Compromised

📅 2 May 2026 at 02:57 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
cPanelSniper – PoC Exploit Disclosed for cPanel Vulnerability, 44,000 Servers Compromised

A weaponized proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit framework dubbed “cPanelSniper” has been publicly released for CVE-2026-41940, a maximum-severity authentication bypass in cPanel & WHM that has already led to the compromise of tens of thousands of servers worldwide with attack activity traced as far back as late February 2026. CVE-2026-41940 is a critical pre-authentication flaw rooted in […] The post cPanelSniper – PoC Exploit Disclosed for cPanel Vulnerability, 44,000 Servers Compromised appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

A proof-of-concept exploit framework, cPanelSniper, has been publicly released for CVE-2026-41940, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and WHM, compromising tens of thousands of servers worldwide since late February 2026.

⚙️Technical Details
CVEs
CVE-2026-41940
Affected Systems
cPanelCpanel Whm
Attack Vectors
NETWORK
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: CRITICAL
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the latest security patches for cPanel and WHM to prevent exploitation.
2Monitor server logs for suspicious activity and implement intrusion detection systems.
3Implement multi-factor authentication to further secure access to control panels.
📦Affected Products
Cpanel CpanelCpanel WhmCpanel Wp Squared
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
CVE-2026-41940 ↗CVSS 9.8 — CRITICAL
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-306
Affected Products (CPE)
Cpanel CpanelCpanel WhmCpanel Wp Squared

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