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LiteSpeed cPanel user-end plugin urgent security update (CVE-2026-48172)

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LiteSpeed released urgent security updates for the cPanel user-end plugin after CVE-2026-48172 was found to be actively exploited, reducing exposure for systems running the bundled WHM plugin. The vendor told users to move the plugin to the latest version. The release targets a flaw that can give remote attackers root privileges.

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Timeline

  1. 27.05.2026 13:06 2 articles · 12h ago

    Initial report: LiteSpeed cPanel user-end plugin urgent security update (CVE-2026-48172)

    Initial Disclosure

    LiteSpeed pushed an urgent patch for the **cPanel user-end plugin** after exploitation emerged for **CVE-2026-48172**. The update provides remediation for the vulnerable plugin bundled with the **WHM plugin**.

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