CVE-2026-29202 Code injection in WP Squared
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary Perl code via the create_user plugin parameter in cPanel, leading to system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-29202?
CVE-2026-29202 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in WebPros WP Squared, published on 8 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient input validation of the `plugin` parameter of the `create_user` plugin allows arbitrary Perl code execution on behalf of the already authenticated account's system user.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29202?
How do I fix CVE-2026-29202?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29202 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-29202 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29202 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jrh-q927-mvfj.