Delinea Scrambles to Patch Critical Flaw After Failed Responsible Disclosure Attempt

April 16, 2024 at 06:48AM Privileged access management provider Delinea rushed to patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Secret Server SOAP API. Despite attempts at responsible disclosure, the company initially ignored researcher Johnny Yu’s findings. Delinea has since released patches for its platforms and assured customers that their data has not been compromised. No … Read more

Microsoft confirms memory leak in March Windows Server security update

March 24, 2024 at 09:24PM Microsoft admitted to a memory leak issue in its March patches causing Windows domain controller crashes. A fix has been issued. Atlassian revealed a SQL injection bug and other critical vulnerabilities. A new, more dangerous variant of the AcidRain wiper malware has been identified. Negligent employees are the main cause … Read more

Fortra Discloses Critical Auth Bypass Vuln in GoAnywhere MFT

January 24, 2024 at 03:05PM A new proof-of-concept exploit is available for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-0204) in Fortra’s GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer software. This flaw affects a large percentage of systems and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to create new accounts with admin privileges. The release of this exploit is likely to lead to … Read more

Atlassian Warns of Critical RCE Vulnerability in Outdated Confluence Instances

January 17, 2024 at 10:30AM Atlassian warns of a critical vulnerability in out-of-date Confluence Data Center and Server versions allowing remote code execution (RCE) without authentication, with a CVE-2023-22527 (CVSS score of 10). This template injection flaw impacts Confluence 8 versions released before Dec. 5, 2023. Atlassian advises immediate patching and recommends updating to the … Read more

180k Internet-Exposed SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS Attacks, Possibly RCE

January 16, 2024 at 09:12AM Report: Many SonicWall next-generation firewall devices are unpatched for critical vulnerabilities CVE-2022-22274 and CVE-2023-0656, with potential for DoS and RCE attacks. Over 178,000 vulnerable devices found, and new PoC exploits developed. Recommendations include applying patches immediately due to known exploitation in malicious attacks. Key Takeaways from Meeting Notes: – Cybersecurity … Read more

CISA Adds 9.8 ‘Critical’ Microsoft SharePoint Bug to its KEV Catalog

January 12, 2024 at 05:43PM The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a critical privilege escalation vulnerability, CVE-2023-29357, affecting Microsoft SharePoint servers to its list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV). This vulnerability, rated 9.8 out of 10, allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access. Despite a June patch, active exploitation continues, as … Read more

WordPress 6.4.2 Patches Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

December 8, 2023 at 10:18AM WordPress 6.4.2 addresses a vulnerability that, when combined with another flaw, could lead to the execution of arbitrary code. The update aims to mitigate the risk of remote code execution. (43 words) Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that WordPress version 6.4.2 has addressed a vulnerability that … Read more

Proof of Concept Exploit Publicly Available for Critical Windows SmartScreen Flaw

November 22, 2023 at 02:45PM A proof of concept exploit has been developed for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen technology that allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks without triggering alerts. The exploit requires a user to click on a maliciously crafted Internet shortcut or link. The vulnerability affects Windows 10, Windows … Read more

Johnson Controls Patches Critical Vulnerability in Industrial Refrigeration Products

November 20, 2023 at 09:33AM Johnson Controls has released patches for a critical vulnerability found in some of its industrial refrigeration products. The flaw, known as CVE-2023-4804, could allow unauthorized access to debug features. Impacted products include control panels used in the food and beverage industry worldwide. The patches fix the vulnerability that could potentially … Read more

MOVEit Hackers Pivot to SysAid Zero-Day in Ransomware Attacks

November 9, 2023 at 06:09PM A new zero-day exploit has been discovered that uses a vulnerability in on-premises deployments of SysAid IT Support software to deploy Clop ransomware. Microsoft has announced the flaw and SysAid has issued a patch. The threat actor behind the exploit is Lace Tempest, known for deploying Clop ransomware. Enterprise teams … Read more