Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA's catalog of vulnerabilities that have been confirmed as actively exploited. Not a theoretical risk — observed in the wild.
Description
LiteSpeed cPanel plugin contains a UNIX symbolic link (Symlink) following vulnerability that could allow a user with FTP or web shell access on a shared hosting server running CloudLinux\/CageFS.
Advisory Metadata
- Vendor: LiteSpeed
- Product: cPanel Plugin
- Added to catalog: 2026-06-15
Actions Required by CISA
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
- Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-06-18
LiteSpeed
cPanel Plugin