Tag: flaw
-
AI Surge Drives Record 1205% Increase in API Vulnerabilities
AI-related API vulnerabilities surged 1,205% in 2024, with 99% tied to API flaws, according to a new report by Wallarm First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-surge-record-1205-increase-api/
-
Vulnerability in popular AI developer could ‘shut down essentially everything you own’
The flaw in Lightning.AI’s platform, which has been patched, would have given root access to an attacker and broad control over a victim’s cloud-based studio and connected systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/lightningai-vulnerability-noma-cloud-phishing/
-
Red teaming Deepseek aka DeepSeek R1 Exposed: Security Flaws in China’s AI Model
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/red-teaming-deepseek-aka-deepseek-r1-exposed-security-flaws-in-chinas-ai-model/
-
Critical remote code execution bug found in Cacti framework
A critical flaw in Cacti open-source network monitoring and fault management framework that could allow remote code execution. Cacti is an open-source platform that provides a robust and extensible operational monitoring and fault management framework for users. A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22604 (CVSS score of 9.1), in the Cacti open-source framework could allow an authenticated…
-
Hackers exploit critical unpatched flaw in Zyxel CPE devices
Hackers are exploiting a critical command injection vulnerability in Zyxel CPE Series devices that is currently tracked as CVE-2024-40891 and remains unpatched since last July. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-unpatched-flaw-in-zyxel-cpe-devices/
-
WhatsApp’s “View Once” Feature Flaw Let Anyone View the Image Unlimitedly
Privacy is the cornerstone of digital communication in today’s world, and platforms like WhatsApp consistently introduce features to enhance user security. One such feature is WhatsApp’s “View Once” option, which ensures that sensitive photos and videos disappear after being viewed once. However, recent findings suggest that this privacy guarantee might not be as foolproof as…
-
Critical Cacti Security Flaw (CVE-2025-22604) Enables Remote Code Execution
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Cacti open-source network monitoring and fault management framework that could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on susceptible instances.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-22604, carries a CVSS score of 9.1 out of a maximum of 10.0.”Due to a flaw in the multi-line SNMP result…
-
Apple Fixes Critical Cyber Threats, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Apple has rolled out a series of software updates to patch several critical vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that had been actively exploited in the wild. The Apple security updates fix various security issues, notably a use-after-free bug affecting the Core Media component of Apple’s operating systems, which could allow malicious applications to elevate privileges.…
-
Attackers exploit SimpleHelp RMM Software flaws for initial access
Threat actors exploit recently fixed SimpleHelp RMM software vulnerabilities to breach targeted networks, experts warn. Horizon3 researchers discovered three vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-57726, CVE-2024-57727, and CVE-2024-57728, that could be used to compromise a SimpleHelp server, as well as clients machines being managed by SimpleHelp. The first vulnerability, CVE-2024-57727 (CVSS score of 7.5), is an unauthenticated…
-
TP-Link Router Web Interface XSS Vulnerability PoC Exploit Released
A recently discovered Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, CVE-2024-57514, affecting the TP-Link Archer A20 v3 Router has raised security concerns among users. The flaw CVE-2024-57514, identified in firmware version 1.0.6 Build 20231011 rel.85717(5553), allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code through the router’s web interface, potentially leading to malicious exploitation. Discovery of the Vulnerability The vulnerability stems…
-
Vulnerability in Airline Integration Service enables A Hacker to Gain Entry To User Accounts
A recent security vulnerability in a widely used airline integration service has exposed millions of users to account takeovers, raising concerns over the safety of online travel services. Security researchers from Salt Labs discovered the flaw, which enabled hackers to access user accounts without authorization, potentially compromising sensitive information and airline loyalty points. The Exploit…
-
Broadcom Warns of High-Severity SQL Injection Flaw in VMware Avi Load Balancer
Broadcom has alerted of a high-severity security flaw in VMware Avi Load Balancer that could be weaponized by malicious actors to gain entrenched database access.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22217 (CVSS score: 8.6), has been described as an unauthenticated blind SQL injection.”A malicious user with network access may be able to use specially crafted SQL queries…
-
Hackers Seize Control of 3,000 Companies Through Critical Vulnerabilities
In a groundbreaking cybersecurity investigation, researchers identified several critical vulnerabilities in a target system, eventually gaining control over 3,000 subsidiary companies managed by a parent organization. The exploration leveraged flaws in API configurations, bypassed key security protocols, and exposed sensitive employee and customer data. This research spanned three weeks and demonstrated the persistent risks of…
-
CISA warns of critical, high-risk flaws in ICS products from four vendors
Tags: access, authentication, automation, cisa, cloud, computing, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, leak, mitigation, monitoring, open-source, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Alliance has issued advisories for 11 critical and high-risk vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) products from several manufacturers.The issues include OS command injection, unsafe deserialization of data, use of broken cryptographic algorithms, authentication bypass, improper access controls, use of default credentials, sensitive information leaks, and more. The flaws…
-
VMware fixed a flaw in Avi Load Balancer
VMware fixed a high-risk blind SQL injection vulnerability in Avi Load Balancer, allowing attackers to exploit databases via crafted queries. VMware warns of a high-risk blind SQL injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-22217 (CVSS score of 8.6), in Avi Load Balancer, allowing attackers with network access to exploit databases via crafted queries. >>VMware AVI Load Balancer…
-
OAuth Flaw Exposed Millions of Airline Users to Account Takeovers
The now-fixed vulnerability involved a major travel services company that’s integrated with dozens of airline websites worldwide. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/oauth-flaw-exposed-millions-airline-users-account-takeovers
-
Hackers exploiting flaws in SimpleHelp RMM to breach networks
Hackers are believed to be exploiting recently fixed SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software vulnerabilities to gain initial access to target networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploiting-flaws-in-simplehelp-rmm-to-breach-networks/
-
QNAP Fixes Six Rsync Flaws In Its NAS Devices
Tags: flawFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/qnap-fixes-six-rsync-flaws-in-its-nas-devices
-
Actively Exploited Fortinet Zero-Day Gives Attackers Super-Admin Privileges
The firewall specialist has patched the security flaw, which was responsible for a series of attacks reported earlier this month that compromised FortiOS and FortiProxy products exposed to the public Internet. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/actively-exploited-fortinet-zero-day-attackers-super-admin-privileges
-
Apple fixes zero-day flaw affecting all devices
The zero-day bug was fixed in iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, Apple Watches and Vision Pro headsets. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/apple-fixes-zero-day-flaw-affecting-all-devices/
-
iPhone users targeted in Apple’s first zero-day exploit in 2025
Apple iPhone users were targeted for privilege escalation in the zero-day exploitation of a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Apple’s Core Media framework.”A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges,” Apple said in the security update description. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before…
-
Apple Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple has released software updates to address several security flaws across its portfolio, including a zero-day vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24085, has been described as a use-after-free bug in the Core Media component that could permit a malicious application already installed on a device to elevate…
-
Privacy Roundup: Week 4 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, backup, botnet, breach, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, identity, infrastructure, korea, lazarus, leak, login, malicious, malware, north-korea, phishing, phone, privacy, regulation, remote-code-execution, risk, router, scam, service, software, startup, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 19 JAN 2025 – 25 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
-
SonicWall’s Zero-Day Provokes Patch Alerts
Preauthentication Deserialization Flaw Could Result in Remote Code Execution. Software vendors and national security agencies are urging immediate patching of a critical SonicWall flaw days after the security device manufacturer disclosed that hackers are actively exploiting a zero-day. The flaw doesn’t require user authentication. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/sonicwalls-zero-day-provokes-patch-alerts-a-27384
-
Clone2Leak attacks exploit Git flaws to steal credentials
A set of three distinct but related attacks, dubbed ‘Clone2Leak,’ can leak credentials by exploiting how Git and its credential helpers handle authentication requests. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clone2leak-attacks-exploit-git-flaws-to-steal-credentials/
-
Maybe AI Hallucinations Aren’t So Bad After All
Scientists Say Fabricated AI Responses Could Lead to New Discoveries and Innovation. Hallucinations are considered one of the most worrisome flaws of emerging artificial intelligence technology. But some scientists see the tendency of AI and large language models to fabricate responses is tool for discovery in fields such as chemistry and pharmaceuticals. First seen on…