Inverted Risk: Just 49 Logins, But the Vuln_HestiaCP Leak Still Counts

In June 2026, HEROIC analysts found a small file called Vuln_HestiaCP on Telegram, containing 49 records of email addresses and plaintext passwords tied to HestiaCP, an open source hosting control panel. Why This Is Dangerous: Even though this list is small, just 49 accounts, HestiaCP credentials grant server-level access. A single working login can hand an attacker control of a server's websites, files, and email accounts, meaning the danger per account here is much higher than in a typical consumer credential leak. What Was Exposed: - Email addresses tied to hosting accounts - Plaintext passwords - URLs of the affected control panel logins Why This Matters: Small leaks are still real leaks. If you or your organization run HestiaCP and your credentials appear in a file like this, an attacker could gain full administrative control over your server, including every site and account hosted on it. How This Combolist Works: Attackers scan for exposed HestiaCP panels and test known or leaked password combinations against them. Successful logins are collected into a file like Vuln_HestiaCP and shared or sold, labeled specifically so a buyer knows what type of system access it provides. Check If You Are Affected: Run a free scan with HEROIC to check your email and passwords against this leak and the more than 400 billion records in HEROIC's breach database.