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Magento Vulnerability Exposes Code Execution Risk

A critical Magento vulnerability, known as BlockStrap, has been discovered that could put your e-commerce site at risk of code execution - and experts warn that hackers could exploit it in no time. With a complex attack path, it's only a matter of time before someone creates a working exploit.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Exploited Three Times at Pwn2Own Ireland

The Samsung Galaxy S26 proved to be a vulnerable target at Pwn2Own Ireland, falling to three separate zero-day exploits on day two of the competition, with security researchers scoring big with their discoveries. Each successful hack earned them a hefty payday, with a total of $232,500 in cash awards doled out that day.

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LMCache Flaw Exposes Servers to Remote Code Execution

A newly discovered flaw, CVE-2026-105192, allows hackers to send a single network message that can execute malicious code on vulnerable LMCache multiprocess cache servers, with no patch available yet. This vulnerability can be exploited when the multiprocess server is configured to listen on a routable address, making it a serious threat to servers that aren't properly secured.

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Kiteworks Fixes Code Injection Flaw in Email Protection Gateway

Kiteworks has patched a critical vulnerability in its Email Protection Gateway that could have allowed hackers to take full control of the system, and it's essential to update your software ASAP to avoid potential threats. This max-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-54154, could be exploited through low-complexity attacks that require no user interaction.

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Citrix NetScaler Exploits Create Superuser, Deploy Web Shells

A critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances, rated 9.5 in severity, is being actively exploited by attackers, who can use it to run malicious commands and gain superuser access. This urgent threat prompted the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre to advise organizations to shut down their appliances until they're patched.

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Apple Fixes Zero-Day Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks

Apple just patched a zero-day flaw that let hackers run malicious code on your device - and it's already been used in super-sophisticated attacks on specific targets. Processing a malicious file could give attackers free rein, so update your iOS to stay safe!

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Apple Fixes CoreGraphics Flaw Targeted in Sophisticated Attacks

Apple patched a critical CoreGraphics flaw that could let hackers execute arbitrary code on your device, and warned that highly targeted attacks may have already exploited this vulnerability. The fix, which improves bounds checking, is now available for affected systems.

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CISA Warns of Global Exploitation of Citrix NetScaler Flaws

Threat actors are actively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway worldwide, warns the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). These flaws, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.5, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands and wreak havoc on your systems.

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WordPress Patches Click2Shell Flaw That Forces Theme Installs

A simple click on a crafted link by a logged-in administrator could allow an attacker to silently install a malicious theme and execute code on your server, thanks to a high-impact vulnerability in WordPress dubbed Click2Shell. This security flaw exploits a discrepancy in how WordPress and the WordPress.org directory interpret web links.

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Cisco Discloses Zero-Day Exploited in Secure Email Gateway Attacks

Cisco has warned of a zero-day flaw in its Secure Email Gateway that allows attackers to run commands as root, prompting federal agencies to patch the vulnerability within just three days. This critical defect, tracked as CVE-2026-76461, lets hackers execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, putting systems at risk.

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Adobe patches exploited Magento zero-day used to backdoor servers

Adobe has rushed out an emergency patch to fix a critical Magento zero-day vulnerability, known as StyleSmuggler, that's been exploited by hackers to plant backdoors on servers since early September. This max-severity flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a must-fix for Magento and Adobe Commerce users.

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Adobe Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited to Deploy Rust Backdoor

Adobe just patched a critical zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-75650, that's been exploited to deploy a Rust backdoor, known as StyleSmuggler, targeting Adobe Commerce merchants - and it's crucial you update ASAP to avoid arbitrary code execution. This severe vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, so don't wait to secure your site.

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Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome V8 Zero-Day Flaw

Google just patched a high-severity Chrome zero-day flaw that's being actively exploited - a type confusion vulnerability in V8 that could let hackers run malicious code inside the browser's sandbox. This critical update brings Chrome's version up to 152.0.7977.82, so make sure you've got the latest version installed!

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Attackers Exploit Switchvox Flaw to Deploy Reverse Shells

A critical flaw in Sangoma Switchvox SMB Edition 8.3 can let attackers execute malicious code without credentials, giving them alarming control over your system. This unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-9586, is a serious threat that demands immediate attention.

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Attackers Exploit Langflow, Rails Flaws for Credential Probing

Attackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Langflow and Rails to launch credential probing attacks, using tactics like querying sensitive environment variables and reading secret keys to harvest valuable info. This alarming mix of reconnaissance and credential harvesting activities highlights the urgent need for robust security measures.

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GiveWP Plugin Flaw Lets Hackers Execute Server Commands

A critical flaw in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin, known as CVE-2026-82222, allows hackers to run malicious commands on your server - and it's surprisingly easy to exploit. This maximum-severity vulnerability can be triggered by an unauthenticated attacker, putting your site at risk of a devastating takeover.

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Avada WordPress Theme Flaw Enables Zero-Click Remote Code Execution

A critical vulnerability in the Avada WordPress theme, scored 9.8 out of 10, can be exploited through a zero-click remote code execution attack, allowing hackers to run malicious PHP code on affected sites without needing login credentials. This flaw enables attackers to take full control of a site, planting malware, stealing data, or creating rogue admin accounts.

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SAP Exploits Maximum-Severity Commerce Cloud Flaw in Active Attacks

SAP Commerce Cloud has a critical vulnerability, known as CVE-2026-58231, that allows unauthenticated attackers to wreak havoc by executing arbitrary code and compromising internal components. This maximum-severity flaw, scoring a perfect 10.0 on the CVSS scale, stems from weak authorization checks and input validation.

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VMware vCenter flaw exploited for reverse SSH access globally

A critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, is being exploited globally, with 361 Internet-connected systems across 47 countries already compromised. This severe vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, making swift action essential to prevent further breaches.

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VMware vCenter Flaw Exploited Days After Disclosure

Within days of Broadcom's advisory, a critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, was exploited, putting 361 victim IP addresses across 47 countries at risk. This severe vulnerability allowed attackers to turn a logging service into a gateway to infiltrate operating systems worldwide.

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Adobe Fixes Zero-Day Flaws in ColdFusion, Campaign Classic

Adobe has patched critical vulnerabilities in ColdFusion, Commerce, and Campaign Classic, including a zero-day flaw with a perfect 10.0 CVSS score that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges. These high-severity flaws, including operating system command injection and eval injection, require immediate attention to prevent exploitation.

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VMware vCenter Vulnerability Exploited for Persistent Remote Access

Hackers are quickly exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in VMware vCenter, using it to gain persistent remote access to affected systems, with evidence of attacks emerging just days after patches were released. This alarming timeline suggests that publicly disclosing vulnerabilities can sometimes inadvertently hand attackers a roadmap for exploitation.

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SAP Patches Critical Flaw Allowing Unauthenticated Code Execution

A critical flaw in SAP Commerce Cloud, rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, allows hackers to execute malicious code without any authentication, putting your entire system at risk. This severe vulnerability can be exploited with specially crafted input, making it essential to patch ASAP.

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Cursor Security Flaw Enables Pre-Trust Command Execution

A security flaw in Cursor allowed hackers to run malicious commands on a developer's machine before they even had a chance to trust the repository, thanks to a vulnerability in its isolated worktree feature. Fortunately, a fix was swiftly rolled out just three days after Manifold Security reported the issue on July 20.

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