CVE-2026-87899
CriticalCVSS 9.4Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk42th percentile - higher than 42% of all known CVEs
Summary
cPanel contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated user can gain full control over the server by executing code as root, leading to complete system compromise. This is a critical vulnerability.
Recommendation
Immediately update cPanel to the latest version containing the fix. Consider auditing user accounts and monitoring for unusual activity.
Other vulnerabilities in cPanel
See all- CVE-2026-105476High
Improper link resolution before file access in cPanel allows remote authenticated users to write arbitrary root-owned files and escalate privileges.
- CVE-2026-105475High
cPanel contains improper neutralization of a NUL byte, allowing remote attackers to read calendar and contact data of any mail account.
- CVE-2026-67401Critical
A vulnerability in cPanel allows a mail-enabled account to achieve remote code execution as root through SQLi in EmailTrack component.
- CVE-2026-58048Critical
Improper preservation of SQL mode when renaming databases in cPanel allows execution of SQL in root context.
- CVE-2026-65643High
Eval injection vulnerability in cPanel 11.138.0.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root.
- CVE-2026-58047Medium
HTTP Smuggling in cPanel allows potential leak of credentials.
- CVE-2025-66429High
An issue was discovered in cPanel 110 through 132. A directory traversal vulnerability within the Team Manager API allows for overwrite of an arbitrary file. This can allow for privilege escalation to the root user.
Original NVD description (English source)
Execution with unnecessary privileges in cPanel allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS