Description
Argument injection in WP Toolkit for cPanel allows local users to execute arbitrary code as other accounts on the same server.
Published: 2026-10-08
Score: 8.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability arises from unchecked argument injection within WP Toolkit for cPanel, allowing a local user to supply crafted parameters that are passed to untrusted code paths. The flaw results in execution of arbitrary commands as another account on the same server, granting the attacker the privileges of that account and potentially full system compromise, unauthorized data modification, or service disruption.

Affected Systems

The affected product is WebPros WP Toolkit for cPanel. No specific affected versions are listed, so all instances may be vulnerable unless an updated release has been applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.5 indicates a high risk level. Because EPSS is not available, the exact likelihood of exploitation in the wild cannot be quantified, but the absence of a KEV listing suggests it has not yet been widely exploited. The likely attack path involves a local user leveraging the injection flaw to execute arbitrary code as other accounts; no remote access is necessary, enabling privilege escalation and compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 8, 2026 at 10:52 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest WebPros WP Toolkit patch or upgrade to a fixed version, addressing the argument injection flaw identified as CWE-88.
  • If a patch is not available, restrict local user permissions to prevent execution of arbitrary arguments within WP Toolkit.
  • Implement monitoring for unusual command execution or changes to other user accounts after the update.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 8, 2026 at 10:52 UTC.

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History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Webpros
Webpros wordpress-toolkit
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions wp Toolkit
Vendors & Products Webpros
Webpros wordpress-toolkit
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions wp Toolkit

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title WP Toolkit Allows Local Users to Execute Arbitrary Code

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title WP Toolkit Allows Local Users to Execute Arbitrary Code

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Argument injection in WP Toolkit for cPanel allows local users to execute arbitrary code as other accounts on the same server.
Weaknesses CWE-88
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Webpros Wordpress-toolkit
Wordpress-extensions Wp Toolkit
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hackerone

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-08T17:23:05.936Z

Reserved: 2026-09-18T15:00:00.595Z

Link: CVE-2026-93699

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-08T17:23:00.956Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-08T08:16:34.367

Modified: 2026-10-08T21:34:48.800

Link: CVE-2026-93699

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T08:12:51Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-88

    Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')