Tag: os command injection
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Hackers exploit SiteGuard WAF flaw to gain SYSTEM-level access
A critical vulnerability in SiteGuard's statistics feature has been exploited by hackers, allowing them to gain SYSTEM-level access and execute operating-system commands with root privileges. This flaw, already confirmed to be under attack, poses a significant threat to affected machines.
Hackers exploit Collabora flaw to backdoor Nextcloud servers
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in Collabora Online's CODE Server app for Nextcloud, allowing them to backdoor servers and putting sensitive data at risk. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-110447, affects specific Nextcloud app versions and has been under attack since mid-September.
AhsayCBS flaws exploited to deploy webshells, crypto miners
Cyber attackers have struck at least five organizations by exploiting two unpatched flaws in the AhsayCBS backup management platform, using a clever two-step attack chain to gain access and deploy malicious code. By chaining these vulnerabilities, the attackers were able to quickly move from gaining access to taking control of the compromised systems.
Arista Disrupts Actively Exploited VeloCloud Bug
Arista warns of a critical vulnerability in VeloCloud Orchestrator On-Prem, which is being actively exploited by hackers, putting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data at risk. This severe OS command injection flaw, scoring a perfect 10.0 on the CVSS scale, allows unauthorized access to internal functionality, compromising entire networks.
CISA Warns of Active Exploits Targeting FortiSandbox Flaws
Critical FortiSandbox flaws, CVE-2026-39808 and CVE-2026-25089, are under active attack by hackers, allowing them to execute malicious commands without needing login credentials. These severe vulnerabilities, scoring 9.1, require immediate attention to prevent devastating remote code execution attacks.
CISA Orders Emergency Patch for Exploited Fortinet Vulnerabilities
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an emergency directive requiring federal agencies to patch or mitigate two critical Fortinet vulnerabilities within a tight three-day window, underscoring the severity of these flaws. This urgent action follows the discovery of a critical OS command injection vulnerability in FortiSandbox, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands.
Attackers Exploit Critical Fortinet Vulnerabilities Disclosed in April
Security researchers have confirmed that hackers are actively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox product, first patched in April, with multiple independent groups jumping on the bandwagon. The exploitation attempts, observed as early as June 9, involve OS-command injection and path-traversal flaws.
CISA Mandates Patching of Actively Exploited Ivanti Flaw
Federal agencies are on high alert: a severe vulnerability in Ivanti's Sentry gateway, already exploited by attackers, must be patched within three days to prevent further backdoor attacks. CISA's urgent directive demands swift action to secure vulnerable devices and shield against malicious cyber threats.
Ivanti Sentry vulnerability exploited in attacks
Within 24 hours of Ivanti releasing a patch for a high-severity vulnerability in its Sentry software, attackers began exploiting it in real-world attacks, with a large number of exploitation attempts detected. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-10520, allows hackers to execute code with root privileges on vulnerable mobile gateways.
Ivanti Patches Zero-Day Flaw Allowing Root Code Execution
Ivanti has patched a high-risk zero-day flaw that could let hackers run malicious code with root access, and fortunately, there are no known cases of exploitation so far. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-10520, affects the company's Sentry secure mobile gateway and allows for OS command injection permitting root execution.