CVE-2026-54420—LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following Vulnerability

Description

LiteSpeed cPanel plugin contains a UNIX symbolic link (Symlink) following vulnerability that could allow a user with FTP or web shell access on a shared hosting server running CloudLinux/CageFS.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Additional Notes

• https://blog.litespeedtech.com/2026/06/01/security-update-for-litespeed-cpanel-plugin-2/
• BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54420

Related News Articles

• CISA warns of another cPanel plugin flaw exploited in attacksJune 16, 2026
• CISA Flags LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Flaw Exploited for Root Privilege EscalationJune 16, 2026

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-61