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Critical· 9.9

CVE-2026-67401

cPanel's EmailTrack component contains a SQL injection that lets a mail-enabled user run code as root. The flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication. It is a critical vulnerability that could let attackers take full control of the server.

publishedSep 9, 2026
last modifiedSep 10, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.9
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
60th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Oct 24, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

cPanel installations using the EmailTrack component, specifically mail‑enabled accounts. The vulnerability affects any cPanel version that includes this component.

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Real-world impact

An attacker who can send a specially crafted email can inject SQL commands that are executed with root privileges, allowing them to install malware, steal data, or take over the entire system.

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Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.9 reflects that the flaw is remotely exploitable (network access), requires low effort, and gives attackers full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone needed
ScopeChanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →