How severe is CVE-2026-29202?

CVE-2026-29202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-29202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-29202 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29202 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28811.

When was CVE-2026-29202 published?

CVE-2026-29202 was published on 2026-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29202

CVE-2026-29202 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28811
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2026-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29202?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-29202?: CVE-2026-29202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-29202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-29202 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29202 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28811.
When was CVE-2026-29202 published?: CVE-2026-29202 was published on 2026-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40311426610327-Security-CVE-2026-29202-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-08-2026

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