CVE-2026-44962
Plesk XPath Injection Vulnerability
Description
Plesk contains an XPath injection vulnerability in the APS Application Catalog search functionality, where user-supplied input is interpolated into XPath queries without proper sanitization. This allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server, resulting in local privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
May 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44962
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize all user-supplied input used in XPath queries.
- Avoid interpolating user input directly into XPath queries.
- Implement input validation and allowlisting.
- Update Plesk to the latest version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44962.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/38633651286679-Vulnerability-CVE-2026-44962-in-Plesk-s-APS-Catalog |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44962 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44962
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-44962 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Critical Plesk Vulnerability Let Users Execute Arbitrary Commands on the Server
A newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Plesk, tracked as CVE-2026-44962, is raising serious security concerns after researchers confirmed it can allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary ope ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-44962 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Plesk de WebPros, Description: Plesk contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección XPath en la funcionalidad de búsqueda del Catálogo de Aplicaciones APS, donde la entrada proporcionada por el usuario se interpola en consultas XPath sin una sanitización adecuada. Esto permite a un usuario autenticado y con bajos privilegios ejecutar comandos arbitrarios del sistema operativo en el servidor, lo que resulta en una escalada local de privilegios. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'WebPros', 'product': 'Plesk', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '18.0.75.1', 'lessThan': '18.0.75.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '18.0.76.2', 'lessThan': '18.0.76.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44962', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-29T16:43:11.003611Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Plesk contains an XPath injection vulnerability in the APS Application Catalog search functionality, where user-supplied input is interpolated into XPath queries without proper sanitization. This allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server, resulting in local privilege escalation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-643 Added Reference https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/38633651286679-Vulnerability-CVE-2026-44962-in-Plesk-s-APS-Catalog