# CVE-2026-68492

Authenticated remote root RCE in Plesk via RESTful API extension.

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-68492
- CVSS: 8.7
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.65% (percentile 51.5)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-24)
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Published: 2026-09-23

## Affected versions

- WebPros Plesk: affected >= 18.0.34 and < 18.0.80.8; >= 18.0.81 and < 18.0.81.1
- WebPros Plesk extension "Plesk RESTful API": affected >= 2.4.2 and < 2.4.7

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Authenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code as root, leading to full server compromise and data/control loss.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Upgrade Plesk and RESTful API extension to fixed versions; restrict admin access and rotate credentials.

## References

- [other] https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/43644058632983

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