CVE-2026-29205 Path traversal in WP Squared
Attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via cpdavd attachment download endpoints due to insufficient path filtering and privilege management.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-29205?
CVE-2026-29205 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Cpanel Cpanel, published on 13 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.
Weakness: CWE-250
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29205?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Cpanel Cpanel, Cpanel Whm, Cpanel Wp Squared.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-29205 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29205 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cc7w-h7g4-gq6p.