Tag: java
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Oracle Exploited: Attackers Turn SQL Injection into Windows SYSTEM Access
Attackers have successfully exploited a SQL injection vulnerability to gain unprecedented access to Oracle databases, converting it into a Windows SYSTEM-level access with alarming ease. This rare and sophisticated technique has allowed hackers to deploy a custom toolkit, dubbed khunt, that turns database-stored Java into a powerful post-exploitation tool.
Fastjson Vulnerability Exploited in Targeted Attacks
A critical vulnerability in Fastjson, tracked as CVE-2026-16723, has been exploited in targeted attacks, with a severity score of 9.0 out of 10. Attackers are actively probing for exposed paths in Fastjson 1.x, commonly used in Spring Boot deployments.
Developers Weaponize Code to Disrupt AI-Powered Malware
Meet Johannes Link, a self-proclaimed AI skeptic who's taking a stand against AI-powered coding agents by weaponizing his own code - specifically, the Java property-testing tool jqwik - to disrupt their operations. His latest software update includes a clever anti-AI clause designed to throw a wrench in the works.