Tag: update
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Jenkins Plugin Updates Fix Path Traversal and Stored XSS Bugs
The Jenkins project released a critical security advisory addressing seven vulnerabilities across multiple widely used plugins. The disclosed flaws include high-severity path traversal and stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that could allow threat actors to execute arbitrary code or hijack user sessions. All vulnerabilities were responsibly disclosed through the Jenkins Bug Bounty Program, which the…
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Backdoored WordPress Plugin Abuses Remote Update Checker for Silent Code Delivery
A long-dormant backdoor has been uncovered in the >>Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin,<< a popular WordPress add-on with over 70,000 active installations. The tampered plugin, specifically version 5.2.3, contained two distinct malicious features. First, it featured a passive content injection mechanism. On every page viewed by a logged-out user, the plugin connected to a third-party server…
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9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability “Copy Fail” Enables Full Root Access
Linux Kernel Vulnerability “Copy Fail” lets attackers gain root access via memory flaw. Patch now or disable algif_aead to stay secure. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/linux-kernel-vulnerability-copy-fail-full-root-access/
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Researchers unearth industrial sabotage malware that predated Stuxnet by 5 years
fast16.sys, is briefly mentioned in the 2017 Shadow Brokers leak of documents covering exploits and tools used by US National Security Agency cyber teams.”This 2005 attack is a harbinger for sabotage operations targeting ultra expensive high-precision computing workloads of national importance like advanced physics, cryptographic, and nuclear research workloads,” the SentinelOne researchers said in their…
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch
Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for unpatched users. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-zero-click-flaw-incomplete-patch/
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Visual Studio Code 1.118 adds auto model selection to Copilot CLI
Microsoft’s editor releases continue on a monthly cadence, with the Insiders build of Visual Studio Code 1.118. The update concentrates on the Copilot CLI integration, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/30/visual-studio-code-1-118-released/
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Microsoft’s patch for a 0-day exploited by Russian spies fell short. Another Windows flaw is under attack
Second try’s a charm? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/29/microsoft_zero_click_exploit/
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cPanel, WHM emergency update fixes critical auth bypass bug
A critical vulnerability affecting all but the latest versions of cPanel and the WebHost Manager (WHM) dashboard could be exploited to obtain access to the control panel without authentication. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cpanel-whm-emergency-update-fixes-critical-auth-bypass-bug/
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Microsoft won’t patch PhantomRPC: Feature or bug?
A researcher has detailed five ways to exploit PhantomRPC, which Microsoft rates “moderate” and does not plan to fix. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/microsoft-wont-patch-phantomrpc-feature-or-bug/
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AI-Powered Legacy System Transformation: Solving Technical Debt Integration Challenges
Your legacy systems are not just outdated. They are actively slowing down growth, inflating costs, and limiting your ability to compete. Every workaround, every patch,…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/04/ai-powered-legacy-system-transformation-solving-technical-debt-integration-challenges/
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Visual Studio cloud agents now run inside GitHub Copilot
Microsoft’s April update to Visual Studio introduces cloud agent integration in GitHub Copilot, enabling developers to offload tasks to remote infrastructure for scalable, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/29/microsoft-visual-studio-cloud-agent-integration/
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Critical GitHub RCE bug exposed millions of repositories
Full compromise across tenants: In its analysis, Wiz detailed how the issue could be escalated from initial command execution to full remote code execution on affected systems.”On GitHub.com, this vulnerability allowed remote code execution on shared storage nodes. We confirmed that millions of public and private repositories belonging to other users and organizations were accessible…
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Critical GitHub RCE bug exposed millions of repositories
Full compromise across tenants: In its analysis, Wiz detailed how the issue could be escalated from initial command execution to full remote code execution on affected systems.”On GitHub.com, this vulnerability allowed remote code execution on shared storage nodes. We confirmed that millions of public and private repositories belonging to other users and organizations were accessible…
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What to Look for in an Exposure Management Platform (And What Most of Them Get Wrong)
Every security team has a version of the same story. The quarter ends with hundreds of vulnerabilities closed. The dashboards are bursting with green. Then someone in a leadership meeting asks: “So, are we actually safer now?”Crickets.The room goes quiet because an honest answer requires context which is something that patch counts and CVSS scores…
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows flaw exploited as zero-day
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to secure their Windows systems against a vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-flaw-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks/
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Critical cPanel Authentication Vulnerability Identified, Update Your Server Immediately
cPanel has released security updates to address a security issue impacting various authentication paths that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the control panel software.The problem affects all currently supported versions, according to an alert released by cPanel on Tuesday. The issue has been addressed in the following versions -11.110.0.9711.118.0.6311.126.0.5411.132.0.29 First seen on…
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AWS leans on prior ingenuity to face future AI and quantum threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, google, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, Internet, lessons-learned, malicious, penetration-testing, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, updateSymmetric cryptography and the quantum threat: Back in the early 2010s, most hardware security modules used asymmetric cryptography to protect security keys. Asymmetric cryptography, the kind used to secure online communications, involves pairs of keys, one to lock, another to unlock. It’s a very useful and convenient approach when dealing with multiple parties.Amazon chose to…
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AWS leans on prior ingenuity to face future AI and quantum threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, google, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, Internet, lessons-learned, malicious, penetration-testing, phishing, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, updateSymmetric cryptography and the quantum threat: Back in the early 2010s, most hardware security modules used asymmetric cryptography to protect security keys. Asymmetric cryptography, the kind used to secure online communications, involves pairs of keys, one to lock, another to unlock. It’s a very useful and convenient approach when dealing with multiple parties.Amazon chose to…
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cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw
Web hosting administrators must take immediate action, as cPanel has rolled out an emergency security update to address a critical vulnerability. Disclosed on April 28, 2026, this flaw impacts various authentication paths within the cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) ecosystem. Control panels like cPanel act as the central nervous system for web servers, handling everything…
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cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw
Web hosting administrators must take immediate action, as cPanel has rolled out an emergency security update to address a critical vulnerability. Disclosed on April 28, 2026, this flaw impacts various authentication paths within the cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) ecosystem. Control panels like cPanel act as the central nervous system for web servers, handling everything…
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Microsoft Confirms Remote Desktop Warning Issue After April Update
Microsoft has officially confirmed a known issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections following the April 14, 2026, Patch Tuesday updates. Specifically impacting Windows 11 version 26H1 (KB5083768, OS Build 28000.1836), the update was intended to harden systems against malicious .rdp files. However, a newly introduced user interface bug is causing critical security warnings to render incorrectly,…
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Microsoft Confirms Remote Desktop Warning Issue After April Update
Microsoft has officially confirmed a known issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections following the April 14, 2026, Patch Tuesday updates. Specifically impacting Windows 11 version 26H1 (KB5083768, OS Build 28000.1836), the update was intended to harden systems against malicious .rdp files. However, a newly introduced user interface bug is causing critical security warnings to render incorrectly,…
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More fake extensions linked to GlassWorm found in Open VSX code marketplace
Tags: control, marketplace, monitoring, open-source, risk, software, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerabilityAdvice for developers: Janca said developers who want to reduce their exposure to the GlassWorm campaign should start with the basics: install fewer extensions and treat each one as a dependency with real risk attached. Disable auto-update so you control when updates are applied, and carefully evaluate each one. Use a next-generation SCA tool that covers…
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Offizielles Statement von Signal – Regierungsmitglieder von Ausspähung über Signal betroffen
Tags: updateFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/signal-phishing-spionageangriffe-bundesregierung-a-7ac01546361c1febe69092e174a1d8e1/
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From Shadow AI to Full Control: FireTail’s Q1 2026 Updates FireTail Blog
Apr 28, 2026 – Timo Rüppell – Most security teams have accepted a hard truth in recent months. AI has already arrived in your organization. It resides in your codebase, runs in your cloud infrastructure, and is likely open in a nearby browser tab right now.The question is no longer whether to let AI in.…
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6 Lessons Security Leaders Must Learn About AI and APIs
Most organizations treating AI security as a model problem are defending the wrong layer. Security teams filter prompts, patch jailbreaks, and tune model behavior, which is all necessary work, while the actual attack surface sits largely unexamined underneath. That surface is the API layer: the endpoints AI systems use to retrieve data, call tools, and…
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Fake Tax Audits and Updates Fuel Silver Fox Malware Campaign
A China-linked threat group known as Silver Fox is running a new wave of cyber campaigns using fake tax audit notifications and software update lures to deliver malware across Asia. Active since at least 2022, the group initially focused on financially motivated attacks but, since 2024, has evolved into a dual-purpose operation combining cybercrime and…
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After Mythos: New Playbooks For a Zero-Window Era
When patching isn’t fast enough, NDR helps contain the next era of threats.If you’ve been tracking advancements in AI, you know the exploit window, the short buffer that organizations relied on to patch and protect after a vulnerability disclosure, is closing fast.Anthropic’s new model, Claude Mythos, and its Project Glasswing, showed that finding exploitable vulnerabilities…