Is CVE-2025-66429 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-66429 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-12-15.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-66429?

CVE-2025-66429 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-66429?

Patch guidance is available from cpanel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-66429.

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Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-66429?

3 products: cpanel cpanel, cpanel cpanel, cpanel cpanel.

Description

An issue was discovered in cPanel 110 through 132. A directory traversal vulnerability within the Team Manager API allows for overwrite of an arbitrary file. This can allow for privilege escalation to the root user.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-22 · Path Traversal

Metadata

Primary Vendor: CPANEL
Published: 12/11/2025
Last Modified: 12/15/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

cpanel : cpanelcpanel : cpanelcpanel : cpanel

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2025-66429. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2025-66429

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2025-66429 vulnerability