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CVE-2026-29206

Insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the `sqloptimizer` utility script allows SQL Injections on behalf of the root user if Slow Query logging is enabled.

HIGH 8.1EPSS 0.31%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.31%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the `sqloptimizer` utility script allows SQL Injections on behalf of the root user if Slow Query logging is enabled.

CVSS 3.1: 8.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.31% probability · 24th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-89
Source: support@hackerone.com

References

https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437213099159-Security-CVE-2026-29206-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-13-2026

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.