
Hackers Actively Exploiting Critical cPanel and WHM Vulnerability to Compromise Thousands of Websites
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Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in cPanel and WHM, widely used web hosting software, to compromise thousands of vulnerable websites. The attacks began days after the flaw's public disclosure, though no specific date or CVE identifier was provided. The exploitation allows threat actors to gain control of affected websites, though the exact technical mechanism and scope of impacted systems remain unspecified. No attribution to a particular hacking group or region was mentioned. The incident highlights ongoing mass-targeting of unpatched cPanel installations. The impact includes unauthorized access and potential takeover of web hosting environments.