8.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-29206
Apache sqloptimizer SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description

Insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the `sqloptimizer` utility script allows SQL Injections on behalf of the root user if Slow Query logging is enabled.

INFO

Published Date :

May 13, 2026, 11:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 13, 2026, 11:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Sanitize SQL queries to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities in the sqloptimizer utility.
  • Ensure proper sanitization of all SQL queries.
  • Validate and escape user-supplied input.
  • Disable Slow Query logging if not strictly needed.
  • Review and update the sqloptimizer script.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437213099159-Security-CVE-2026-29206-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-13-2026
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Insufficient sanitization of SQL queries in the `sqloptimizer` utility script allows SQL Injections on behalf of the root user if Slow Query logging is enabled.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-89
    Added Reference https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/40437213099159-Security-CVE-2026-29206-cPanel-WHM-WP2-Security-Update-May-13-2026
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