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Hackers exploit a cPanel bug at scale forcing hosts into emergency patches

Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
Hackers exploit a cPanel bug at scale forcing hosts into emergency patches

Abuse reportedly lasted months before fixes raced

Web hosting companies are rushing to patch a newly highlighted cPanel vulnerability as attackers actively exploit it, according to reports. One security provider says hackers have been using the flaw for months, meaning countless websites may have been exposed long before defenses caught up. Hosts are now prioritizing urgent updates to stop ongoing intrusion attempts.

  • cPanel vulnerability is being exploited in active attacks
  • Hosts are scrambling with emergency patches and updates
  • One firm claims attackers abused the flaw for months
  • Many websites rely on cPanel, raising potential impact
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