Tag: flaw
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Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories
A security weakness has been disclosed in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editor Cursor that could trigger code execution when a maliciously crafted repository is opened using the program.The issue stems from the fact that an out-of-the-box security setting is disabled by default, opening the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on users’ computers…
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Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories
A security weakness has been disclosed in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editor Cursor that could trigger code execution when a maliciously crafted repository is opened using the program.The issue stems from the fact that an out-of-the-box security setting is disabled by default, opening the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on users’ computers…
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Akira Ransomware exploits year-old SonicWall flaw with multiple vectors
Researchers warn that Akira ransomware group is exploiting a year-old SonicWall firewall flaw, likely using three attack vectors for initial access. The Akira ransomware group is exploiting a year-old SonicWall firewall vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS score of 9.3), likely using three attack vectors for initial access, according to Rapid7. >>Evidence collected during Rapid7’s investigations…
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Breach Roundup: Vidar Strikes Back
Also, Akira Ransomware Resumes Attacks Via SonicWall Flaws. This week, the Vidar infostealer, BlackDB admin, Akira ransomware hackers and Patch Tuesday. A warning for British bankers, a Cursor flaw, a Brazilian dating app shut down. KazMunayGas said it wasn’t hacked. Wealthsimple and Hello Gym data breaches. A macOS backdoor hid in plain sight for years.…
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Copilot Flaw Highlights AI Supply Chain Threats
Persistent Security’s Marcus Vervier on Microsoft Flaws, Pitfalls of AI Coding. A newly discovered vulnerability present in Microsoft’s Copilot and Visual Studio has brought a fresh batch of concerns around the security of artificial intelligence-powered coding tools to the forefront. It has the potential to turn AI models into a new attack vector. First seen…
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AI Security Risks Mirror Past Application Flaws
GitLab’s Joern Schneeweisz on Prompt Injections and Old AppSec Issues. Large language models pose systemic risks, and the rush to release AI products revives old security flaws. Prompt injections and familiar application vulnerabilities expose gaps created when speed outweighs safety, said Joern Schneeweisz, principal security engineer at GitLab. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CodeCloud Visibility: Why Fragmented Security Can’t Scale
Tags: ai, api, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, container, data, flaw, identity, infrastructure, kubernetes, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementWidespread visibility is critical for cloud security, but obtaining it is easier said than done. To discover insights and best practices for code-to-cloud visibility, check out highlights from a new IDC white paper. Plus, learn how Tenable’s CNAPP and exposure management platform give you an unimpeded view of your multi-cloud and hybrid environment. The modern…
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Google fixes critical Chrome flaw, researcher earns $43K
Google addressed a critical use-after-free vulnerability in its Chrome browser that could potentially lead to code execution. A researcher earned $43000 from Google for reporting a critical Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-10200, in the Serviceworker component. A use-after-free (UAF) occurs when a program accesses memory after it has been freed. This can cause crashes, data…
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Akira ransomware affiliates continue breaching organizations via SonicWall firewalls
Over a year after SonicWall patched CVE-2024-40766, a critical flaw in its next-gen firewalls, ransomware attackers are still gaining a foothold in organizations by exploiting … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/11/akira-ransomware-sonicwall-firewalls/
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Angular SSR Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Access Sensitive Data
A high vulnerability in Angular’s server-side rendering (SSR) feature can lead to sensitive data exposure when multiple requests are handled at the same time. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-59052, stems from a global race condition in the platform injector that may cause cross-request data leakage. Organizations using vulnerable Angular versions should update immediately or implement…
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CoreDNS Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Poison DNS Cache and Block Updates
A critical flaw in CoreDNS’s etcd plugin can let attackers pin DNS records in caches for years, effectively blocking legitimate updates. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-58063, stems from incorrect handling of etcd lease IDs. It affects every CoreDNS release from version 1.2.0 onward and was patched in version 1.12.4, as per a report by Researcher…
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Palo Alto Networks User-ID Agent Flaw Leaks Passwords in Cleartext
Tags: credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, data-breach, flaw, leak, network, password, service, vulnerability, windowsA newly disclosed vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks User-ID Credential Agent on Windows systems allows service account passwords to be exposed in cleartext under certain non-default configurations. Tracked as CVE-2025-4235, the flaw carries a CVSS base score of 4.2 (Medium) and has been assigned a Moderate urgency level. Palo Alto Networks released details and…
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SonicWall SSL VPN Flaw and Misconfigurations Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware Hackers
Threat actors affiliated with the Akira ransomware group have continued to target SonicWall devices for initial access.Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said it observed a spike in intrusions involving SonicWall appliances over the past month, particularly following reports about renewed Akira ransomware activity since late July 2025.SonicWall subsequently revealed the SSL VPN activity aimed at its First…
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NVIDIA NVDebug Tool Vulnerability Lets Attackers Gain Elevated System Access
A critical vulnerability in NVIDIA’s NVDebug tool could allow attackers to gain elevated system access, execute code, or tamper with data. NVIDIA released a security bulletin on September 8, 2025, reporting three distinct flaws in the NVDebug tool and urging all users to update to version 1.7.0 or later. Failure to update may expose systems…
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Cursor AI Code Editor RCE Flaw Allows Malicious Code to Autorun on Machines
A critical vulnerability in the Cursor AI Code Editor exposes developers to stealthy remote code execution (RCE) attacks when opening code repositories, security researchers warn. The flaw, discovered by Oasis Security, allows attackers to deliver and run harmful code automatically, with no warning prompt, putting vital secrets and cloud access at risk. Vulnerability Breakdown Cursor,…
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ACSC Warns of Actively Exploited SonicWall Access Control Vulnerability
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an urgent warning about a critical vulnerability in SonicWall firewall devices that is being actively exploited by threat actors. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, affects SonicOS management access and SSLVPN functionality across multiple generations of SonicWall devices. Critical Vulnerability Details The improper access control vulnerability carries a…
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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Flaw Allows System Compromise by Attackers
Dell has released a critical security update for its PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) platform, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise systems and execute arbitrary commands. The security advisory DSA-2025-326 reveals several high-severity flaws affecting versions 19.19 and 19.20 of the enterprise data protection solution. Critical Command Injection Vulnerabilities Discovered The most severe…
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Reflected XSS Flaw Enables Attackers to Evade Amazon CloudFront Protection Using Safari
A recent bug bounty discovery has drawn attention to a browser-specific reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability on help-ads.target.com. This flaw was found to bypass Amazon CloudFront’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections but could only be exploited on the Safari browser. The finding highlights the importance of testing for diverse browser behaviors during security assessments. Discovery…
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Critical flaw SessionReaper in Commerce and Magento platforms lets attackers hijack customer accounts
Adobe fixed a critical flaw in its Commerce and Magento Open Source platforms that allows an attacker to take over customer accounts. Adobe addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54236 (aka SessionReaper, CVSS score of 9.1) in its Commerce and Magento Open Source platforms. The vulnerability is an improper input validation flaw. >>The bug, dubbed…
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Former WhatsApp Security Chief Sues Meta, Citing Major Privacy Risks
Ex-WhatsApp security chief Attaullah Baig is suing Meta and alleging the company ignored flaws that put billions at risk. Meta denies the claims, noting the employee’s dismissal for poor performance. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whistleblower-sues-meta-privacy-risks/
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Adobe Commerce and Magento users: Patch critical SessionReaper flaw now
app/etc/env.php and injecting malicious JavaScript via the REST API to harvest customer data.Adobe stated in its advisory that no active exploitation of SessionReaper has been observed so far. However, given the history of Magento and Adobe Commerce vulnerabilities, this could change quickly.”SessionReaper is among the most severe Magento vulnerabilities to date, comparable to Shoplift (2015),…
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EoP Flaws Again Lead Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Nearly half the CVEs Microsoft disclosed in its September security update, including one publicly known bug, enable escalation of privileges. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/eop-flaws-again-lead-microsoft-patch-day
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Adobe Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Flaw in Commerce and Magento
The vulnerability, dubbed SessionReaper, allows customer account takeover and unauthenticated remote code execution First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/adobes-emergency-patch-commerce/
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Adobe Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Flaw in Commerce and Magento
The vulnerability, dubbed SessionReaper, allows customer account takeover and unauthenticated remote code execution First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/adobes-emergency-patch-commerce/