Description
Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.
Affected products
cpanel: cpanel; cpanel: wp squared; cpanel: whm
References1
- support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437020299927-Security-CV… PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.6
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L - EPSS — exploit probability
- 8% percentile: 95 · as of 14 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-250
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