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Digital Warfare Podcast Daily Brief May 24, 2026
Summary
A critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-48172 is affecting the LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin, allowing authenticated cPanel users to execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges. The flaw impacts plugin versions between 2.3 and 2.4.4 and is already being actively exploited in the wild. Researchers warned that compromise of shared hosting infrastructure may expose websites, databases, email systems, and broader customer ecosystems connected to vulnerable servers.
Key Takeaways
• CVE-2026-48172 affects LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin versions 2.3 through 2.4.4.
• Attackers…
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