Download the app
← Latest news

Hackers still exploiting cPanel flaw to hijack thousands of websites after disclosure

Technology
Published on 4 May 2026
Hackers still exploiting cPanel flaw to hijack thousands of websites after disclosure

Even after patches, attacks are still succeeding

Even days after a critical vulnerability in cPanel and WHM was disclosed, attackers are continuing to target web hosting servers and compromise websites. The activity suggests many systems remain unpatched or exposed, leaving site owners vulnerable to account takeover and further malicious access attempts. Security teams warn administrators to verify fixes and harden deployments immediately.

  • Attackers continue exploiting the cPanel and WHM vulnerability
  • Thousands of websites may still be at risk through unpatched servers
  • Ongoing breaches indicate delayed patch adoption or exposure
  • Admins are urged to confirm fixes and secure hosting setups
Read the full story at TechCrunch

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on TechCrunchTechCrunch

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.