CVE-2026-48172: LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2026-48172 is a Severity not scored in source feed flaw in LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin. LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin contains privilege escalation vulnerability that is exposed via the user-end cPanel plugin, which can be abused by any cPanel user account to execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-05-26), meaning it is being actively exploited. The fix: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Data as of 2026-06-13.
Vulnerability details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-48172 |
| Vulnerability | LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Vendor / product | LiteSpeed — cPanel Plugin |
| CVSS base score | Not in source feed |
| Severity | — |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-266 |
| Added to CISA KEV | 2026-05-26 |
| CISA remediation due | 2026-05-29 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
Source: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Data as of 2026-06-13.
What is the risk?
LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin contains privilege escalation vulnerability that is exposed via the user-end cPanel plugin, which can be abused by any cPanel user account to execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges.
How to remediate CVE-2026-48172
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
U.S. federal civilian agencies were required to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-05-29 under CISA Binding Operational Directive 22-01. Private organizations should treat it with comparable urgency.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-48172?
CVE-2026-48172 is a vulnerability in LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin: LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin contains privilege escalation vulnerability that is exposed via the user-end cPanel plugin, which can be abused by any cPanel user account to execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-48172?
The CISA KEV catalog does not publish a CVSS base score for this entry. Check the NVD record for the official score. Its presence in the KEV catalog means it is confirmed to be exploited in the wild.
Is CVE-2026-48172 being exploited in the wild?
Yes. It appears in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which only lists vulnerabilities with reliable evidence of active exploitation. It was added on 2026-05-26.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48172?
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Last updated: 2026-06-13