Tag: flaw
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Apple Fixes WebKit Flaws in iOS and macOS, With Help From AI Tools
Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari, fixing WebKit flaws, four of which were found using AI tools like Claude and Codex Apple pushed out security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari on Monday, and this round comes with a twist worth noticing. Four of the WebKit vulnerabilities patched were found using…
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Multiple AirDrop and Quick Share Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Crash Devices
Tags: access, android, apple, attack, authentication, cyber, data-breach, flaw, google, vulnerability, windowsA new technical analysis has exposed six proximity-transfer flaws across Apple AirDrop, Samsung Quick Share on Android, and Google Quick Share for Windows, showing that device-sharing stacks still contain fragile pre-authentication attack surfaces that can be abused from wireless range. The findings include three AirDrop access crashes, two Quick Share protocol bypasses, and one Windows…
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Attackers Exploit SimpleHelp CVE-2026-48558 to Deploy TaskWeaver and Djinn Stealer
An unknown threat actor has been observed exploiting a recently disclosed maximum-severity security flaw in SimpleHelp to deliver two previously unreported malware families, TaskWeaver and Djinn Stealer.The intrusion involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-48558 (CVSS score: 10.0), a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting the OpenID Connect (OIDC) flow that an unauthenticated First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Let Nearby Attackers Trigger Crashes and Bypass Checks
Two researchers have found six security flaws in AirDrop and Quick Share, the wireless features that beam files between nearby devices with no cables or shared network.An attacker within wireless range, with just a laptop and no prior connection, can crash the sharing service on a Mac or iPhone set to receive from anyone, with…
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Progress Kemp LoadMaster Flaw Could Let Attackers Run Root Commands Pre-Auth
A critical vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster can let an unauthenticated attacker execute arbitrary commands as root on the appliance by sending a crafted request to its API.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-8037, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 according to ZDI. A patch is available. If you run LoadMaster with the API enabled, update now.Progress…
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Attackers actively exploit the Oracle E-Business Suite flaw CVE-2026-46817
Attackers are exploiting a critical flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite, CVE-2026-46817, that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to take over Oracle Payments. A critical vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, tracked as CVE-2026-46817, is being actively exploited in the wild, according to cybersecurity firm Defused Cyber. >>CVE-2026-46817 (CVSS 9.8 unauth HTTP takeover in Oracle E-Business) is being…
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Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs
CISA confirmed on Monday that ransomware gangs are now exploiting a Microsoft Defender privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed BlueHammer, that has previously been abused in zero-day attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-windows-bluehammer-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/
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Apple Patches 30+ iOS, macOS, Safari Flaws, Including AI-Discovered WebKit Bugs
Apple on Monday released security updates for iOS, macOS, and the Safari web browser to address over three dozen flaws, including four vulnerabilities in WebKit that were discovered using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Anthropic Claude and OpenAI Codex Security.The WebKit vulnerabilities are listed below – CVE-2026-43707 – A memory corruption issue that could result…
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Vulnerability reports are arriving faster than GitHub can review them
Across the open source world, people are reporting software flaws in record numbers, and the systems built to verify those reports are straining under the weight. The GitHub … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/30/github-advisory-database-review/
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Oracle E-Business Suite Flaw CVE-2026-46817 Actively Exploited in the Wild
A critical security flaw impacting Oracle E-Business Suite has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to Defused Cyber.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46817 (CVSS score: 9.8), refers to an improper privilege management and authentication flaw in Oracle Payments that could be abused to take over susceptible instances.”Easily exploitable vulnerability allows First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Update Chrome Now: Google Fixes 18 Security Flaws, Including Critical Bugs
Google’s Chrome 149 security update fixes 18 bugs, including four critical flaws affecting WebGL, Autofill, and Blink components. The post Update Chrome Now: Google Fixes 18 Security Flaws, Including Critical Bugs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-149-security-update/
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New MCP Specifications Fix Security Issue But Open Many More
Model Context Protocol Rewrite Leaves More Security Decisions to Developers. The new MCP specifications fix a long-standing weakness in how AI agents authenticate to external tools, but security experts say it shifts key safeguards to developers. The result is a more flexible standard that can also increase the risk of authorization flaws, data exposure and…
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Amazon Q VS Extension Flaw Leads to Cloud Credential Theft
Adversaries could plant a malicious repository that can execute arbitrary code and steal cloud credentials by exploiting the vulnerability, which showcases growing MCP risk. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/amazon-q-vs-extension-flaw-leads-cloud-credential-theft
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Critical SimpleHelp flaw exploited to deploy new stealer malware
Hackers are exploiting a recently disclosed critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-48558) in SimpleHelp to deploy Djinn Stealer, a previously undocumented cross-platform information stealer targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-simplehelp-flaw-deploy-new-djinn-infostealer-taskweaver-malware/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Linux Kernel Flaws, AI Malware Tricks, Turla Backdoor, Infostealers and More
This week was a reminder that attackers do not always need big tricks. One small mistake, one old access path, one missed patch, and suddenly the door is open.The noise is not all noise, either. Forums are talking, researchers are finding easy cracks, and defenders have more cleanup waiting.Here’s the full Monday recap.âš¡ Threat of…
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Hackers now exploit critical Oracle E-Business flaw in attacks
Attackers have begun exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-46817) in the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) financial application, according to threat intelligence company Defused. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-oracle-e-business-suite-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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US Federal Insurance Regulator Confirms Data Breach Via Oracle Flaw
An attacker has exploited a zero day in Oracle Peoplesoft to gain access to the IT systems of the NAIC, the standard-setting association for the US federal insurance system First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-insurance-regulator-confirms/
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Critical Dell Wyse Management Suite Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Dell Technologies has disclosed several critical vulnerabilities in its Wyse Management Suite (WMS) that could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and fully compromise affected systems. Identified under advisory DSA-2026-225, these flaws affect WMS versions prior to 5.5 HF1 and are rated from high to critical in severity, highlighting risks for enterprise environments that…
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Critical Google Gemini CLI Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code on Headless CI Platforms
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Google’s Gemini CLI and the associated run-gemini-cli GitHub Action. This flaw exposes headless continuous integration (CI) platforms to potential host-level code execution when processing untrusted workspaces. It is tracked as CVE-2026-12537, with the advisory identifying it as GHSA-wpqr-6v78-jr5g. Rated at the maximum severity under CVSS v4, the issue…
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Public PoC Released for Critical libssh2 CVE-2026-55200 Client-Side SSH Flaw
A public proof-of-concept is now out for CVE-2026-55200, a critical flaw in libssh2 that lets a malicious or compromised SSH server trigger memory corruption on a connecting client, with possible code execution. No credentials, no user interaction. The bug affects every release up to and including 1.11.1 and carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2.libssh2…
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Week in review: Fortibleed campaign’s impact on orgs, Cisco Unified CM flaw exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Encrypted DNS still tells an eavesdropper where to look Encrypted DNS runs … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/28/week-in-review-fortibleed-campaigns-impact-on-orgs-cisco-unified-cm-flaw-exploited/
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2 Linux kernel flaw PoCs published, enabling local privilege escalation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/2-linux-kernel-flaw-pocs-published-enabling-local-privilege-escalation
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DirtyClone: Fourth Linux Kernel Flaw in Six Weeks Escalates to Root
DirtyClone: a Linux kernel privilege escalation that silently rewrites executables in memory, leaving no disk trace. Patch now. JFrog Security Research published a working exploit walkthrough on June 25 for CVE-2026-43503 (CVSS score of 8.8), a Linux kernel privilege escalation they call DirtyClone. It’s the fourth vulnerability in the DirtyFrag family, all sharing the same…
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Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Unprivileged Users to Gain Full Root Access
A newly disclosed flaw in the Linux kernel’s traffic-control subsystem, now assigned CVE-2026-46331 and referred to as >>Pedit COW,<< has been found to grant any unprivileged local user full root access on vulnerable systems. Within just 24 hours of the CVE being formally assigned on June 16, 2026, a working proof-of-concept exploit dubbed packet_edit_meme surfaced…
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Linux Kernel DirtyClone Vulnerability Lets Local Attackers Gain Root Privileges
A critical Local Privilege Escalation flaw has been uncovered within the Linux kernel, allowing unprivileged local users to seamlessly gain root access by manipulating the system’s page cache. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2026-43503, represents a severe gap in the XFRM/IPsec subsystem’s packet-processing path that bypasses earlier mitigations. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can execute a…
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Amazon Q Developer Vulnerability Allows Code Execution via Malicious Repositories
A critical security flaw discovered in the Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) left developers vulnerable to arbitrary code execution and cloud credential theft. Tracked as CVE-2026-12957 and CVE-2026-12958, these high-severity vulnerabilities highlight significant risks in how AI coding assistants manage trust boundaries. The root cause of this vulnerability lies in…
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CISA sets urgent deadline to fix Cisco flaw exploited in attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cisco, communications, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, update, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is giving federal agencies until Sunday to patch a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Server that is being actively exploited. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-sets-urgent-deadline-to-fix-cisco-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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Software, AI companies form alliance to tackle open-source security flaws
The emergence of frontier AI models has increased the speed and capabilities of malicious hackers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/software-ai-alliance-open-source-security-flaws/823889/
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Amazon Q Developer Flaw Could Let Malicious Repos Run Code via MCP Configs
A high-severity flaw in Amazon Q Developer let a malicious repository run commands and steal a developer’s cloud credentials. The path was short: a developer opens the repo, trusts the workspace, and Amazon Q does the rest. Amazon has patched it.Tracked as CVE-2026-12957 (CVSS 8.5), the bug sat in how Amazon’s AI coding assistant handled…
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New Linux pedit COW Exploit Enables Root Access by Poisoning Cached Binaries
A flaw in the Linux kernel’s traffic-control subsystem can let a local unprivileged user gain root on affected systems.CVE-2026-46331, nicknamed “pedit COW,” is an out-of-bounds write in the packet-editing action (act_pedit) that corrupts shared page-cache memory. A public, working exploit appeared within a day of the CVE assignment on June 16. Red Hat rates the…