2026 hasn’t been kind to cPanel environments so far. A few serious vulnerabilities have already forced hosting providers to patch quickly, and in some cases, restrict access to WHM entirely until fixes were applied. Since cPanel & WHM is used on a massive number of shared hosting servers, even a single exploit ends up being a widespread problem pretty fast.
Troubleshooting
The internet depends heavily on web servers and reverse proxies to deliver websites, APIs, and cloud applications securely and efficiently. One of the most widely used technologies in this space is NGINX, trusted by enterprises, startups, cloud providers, and DevOps teams worldwide. In May 2026, cybersecurity researchers disclosed a critical vulnerability named NGINX Rift, tracked as CVE-2026-42945. What makes this discovery especially alarming is that the flaw reportedly remained hidden inside the NGINX codebase for nearly 18 years before being identified. The vulnerability affects the ngx_http_rewrite_module and can potentially allow …
XML-RPC in WordPress: What It Is, Security Risks, and How to Disable It Safely
xmlrpc.php is a core WordPress file that enables remote communication with your website through the XML-RPC protocol. It allows external applications and services to interact with your site without needing direct access to the WordPress dashboard. In earlier versions of WordPress, XML-RPC was disabled by default. However, starting from version 3.5, it has been enabled by default to support features like integration with the WordPress mobile app, allowing it to communicate seamlessly with WordPress installations. What xmlrpc.php Does Originally introduced to support remote publishing, it allows: Security Risks of xmlrpc.php …
How to Restore Your WordPress Site After a Sensei LMS Installation ?
Installing a new plugin should enhance your WordPress website, not disrupt it. However, after installing the Sensei LMS, many website owners notice unexpected changes such as a switched theme, missing homepage content, or altered site layouts. These issues usually occur because large learning management plugins introduce their own templates and configuration settings during setup. If your website suddenly looks different or important content seems to have disappeared, don’t worry. In most cases, your data is still safe and can be restored with the right steps. This guide explains why these …
Database issues like this always sound uneasy, especially when they involve MongoDB, because that’s usually where the most sensitive stuff lives. MongoDB Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847 is one of those problems that doesn’t look scary at first glance, but it can turn into a real mess if it’s ignored. 1. What Is MongoDB Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847? MongoDB Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847 is a recent security issue affecting certain MongoDB setups. The issue primarily arises from inadequate security settings, which can enable unauthorized users to access or interact with the database inappropriately. In simple terms, if …
How to Fix 502 Bad Gateway: Why IP Works but Domain Fails – Reverse Proxy Guide
When you see a 502 Bad Gateway error , it can be frustrating, especially when your website works perfectly fine using the server’s IP address, but breaks when you access it through the domain name. It’s a very common issue that happens when you’re using a reverse proxy such as Nginx, Apache, or HAProxy. In this blog, we explained why it happens, and how you can fix it by following the steps one by one.
If you’ve been running CPGuard for a while, you’ve probably seen it happen that a clean file gets flagged as “infected.”Don’t panic. It doesn’t mean your site’s hacked. It’s just a false positive, and even the best malware scanners do that sometimes. The good news? CPGuard gives you full control through its command-line tool, so you can check what got caught, verify it’s clean, and bring it back in just a few commands. Here’s how I usually handle it when it happens on a client’s server.
Microsoft Outlook is a powerful email client, but users may occasionally encounter various error codes that disrupt email functionality. This guide outlines some of the most common Outlook error codes, their causes, and step-by-step troubleshooting methods. 1. Error Code: 0x80042108 – Unable to Connect to Incoming (POP3) Mail Server Cause: Outlook cannot establish a connection to your mail server. Troubleshooting Steps: Check your internet connection. Verify that POP/IMAP and SMTP server settings are correct. Ensure your email account is properly configured in Outlook. Review firewall settings or security software that …