We are aware of an actively exploited Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce vulnerability known as StyleSmuggler. This issue may allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected Magento stores, and security researchers have reported that current Magento versions, including recently patched installations, may be affected. If you manage a Magento store, we strongly recommend… Keep Reading
A recently disclosed security vulnerability in the Plesk XML API has been identified as CVE-2026-48614. The issue affects older versions of Plesk and could allow local privilege escalation, meaning someone with limited access to a server may be able to gain higher-level permissions if the system has not been updated. What is the vulnerability? CVE-2026-48614… Keep Reading
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a critical security measure that significantly enhances the protection of user accounts and sensitive information. By requiring multiple forms of verification, MFA adds an extra layer of security beyond just a password. This makes it much more difficult for unauthorised individuals to gain access to accounts, even if they manage to… Keep Reading
On 28 April 2026, cPanel released an urgent security update for all currently supported versions of cPanel & WHM, addressing a vulnerability related to authentication pathways within the control panel software. What was the issue? cPanel identified a security issue affecting all supported versions of cPanel & WHM, specifically linked to certain authentication paths within the software. Due to… Keep Reading
Over the past few days, the cPanel community has been made aware of an issue affecting servers running MySQL 8.4, where systems were unexpectedly upgraded to MySQL 9.7 during routine nightly updates. This behaviour was not initiated by server administrators and has caused service disruption on some platforms. At Hosting UK, we believe in keeping… Keep Reading
Why more people are choosing Hosting UK for personal and small-business websites For many people, a domain name is more than a technical asset. For years, registering a domain has been one of the simplest ways to stake your place on the internet. But recently, some of the largest providers in the market have begun reframing who… Keep Reading
As part of our continued investment in the Hosting UK platform, we are expanding and enhancing our infrastructure within our Maidenhead data centre. This investment underpins our Shared Hosting, VPS and Dedicated Server services and provides a stronger, more resilient foundation for current and future workloads. The facility is operated by iomart and represents a… Keep Reading
ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) is widely used to protect cPanel & WHM servers. The original developer, Way to the Web (W2W/ConfigServer), closed on August 31, 2025, ending all updates and support. Their update servers are now offline, which means CSF can no longer receive security fixes from the original source. To keep CSF secure, cPanel… Keep Reading
Apple has just rolled out an urgent update to fix two nasty security holes that hackers are actively exploiting. If you’ve got an iPhone or iPad, this is your cue to hit that update button! What’s Going On? These are called zero-day vulnerabilities – basically, flaws that attackers find before Apple can patch them. That means they’re super dangerous… Keep Reading
We want to make you aware of a wave of SPAM and phishing emails currently circulating among domain name registrars, including Hosting UK. Important: These emails are not from Hosting UK. They are designed to trick you into providing your bank or card details. If you fall for them, not only will your domain name… Keep Reading