How severe is CVE-2026-29205?

CVE-2026-29205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-29205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29205?

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-2026-29205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30178.

When was CVE-2026-29205 published?

CVE-2026-29205 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29205

CVE-2026-29205 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30178
Weakness: CWE-250
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29205?: Incorrect privileges management and insufficient path filtering allow to read arbitrary file on the server via the cpdavd attachment download endpoints.
How severe is CVE-2026-29205?: CVE-2026-29205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-29205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29205?: 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-2026-29205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30178.
When was CVE-2026-29205 published?: CVE-2026-29205 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437020299927-Security-CVE-2026-29205-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-13-2026

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