SQL Injection Vulnerability in cPanel Database Management
CVE-2026-58048
Key Information:
- Vendor
Webpros
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 31 July 2026
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What is CVE-2026-58048?
CVE-2026-58048 is a serious SQL injection vulnerability found in the cPanel Database Management system, developed by Webpros. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of SQL mode when databases are being renamed, allowing attackers to execute SQL commands in a root context. This can severely compromise the integrity and security of the database environment. Organizations utilizing cPanel for managing their hosting services and databases are at risk, as the exploitation of this vulnerability can enable unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the database management system, potentially leading to significant data breaches and disruption of services.
Potential impact of CVE-2026-58048
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Data Breach: Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within databases. This could lead to the exposure of confidential information, including user credentials and financial records.
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Privilege Escalation: The vulnerability allows for SQL commands to execute with elevated privileges, meaning that attackers can perform unauthorized actions and gain control over the entire database environment, which could further facilitate other malicious activities.
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Service Disruption: By manipulating the database through SQL injection, attackers could disrupt normal operations, resulting in downtime and loss of availability for business-critical applications, ultimately affecting customer trust and revenue.
Affected Version(s)
cPanel 0 < 11.110.0.137
cPanel 0 < 11.126.0.78
cPanel 0 < 11.134.0.48
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
New cPanel Critical Flaw Could Let Hosting Customers Run SQL as Database Root
Swati KhandelwalAug 04, 2026Vulnerability / Database Security
3 weeks ago
New cPanel Critical Flaw Could Let Hosting Customers Run SQL as Database Root
cPanel patches CVE-2026-58048, which could let authenticated customers run SQL as database root and, in some setups, compromise the OS.
3 weeks ago
Critical cPanel Vulnerability Allows Execution of SQL Commands as Root User
A critical cPanel & WHM flaw could let authenticated users execute arbitrary SQL commands, risking root-level compromise.
3 weeks ago

References
CVSS V4
Timeline
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Vulnerability started trending
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
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First article discovered by Cybersecuritynews
Vulnerability published
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