Tag: privilege escalation
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CISA Warns of Actively Exploited cPanel Plugin Flaw
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about a critical cPanel plugin flaw, CVE-2026-54420, that's being actively exploited by hackers, posing a significant risk to all user-end plugin versions prior to 2.4.8. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges to root, putting your online security at risk.
CISA Warns of LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Flaw Exploited for Root Access
A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin, known as CVE-2026-54420, has been flagged by CISA for its high risk of exploitation, with a CVSS score of 8.5, and federal agencies have until June 18, 2026, to apply the necessary fix. This flaw allows for privilege escalation and has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring swift action to prevent potential root access attacks.
SimpleHelp vulnerability exposes servers to rogue remote support accounts
A critical vulnerability in SimpleHelp, known as CVE-2026-48558, lets hackers create rogue remote support accounts and gain privileged access to servers, allowing them to execute scripts and wreak havoc on your system. This gaping security hole enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication and log in as a Technician user, putting your entire network at risk.
LiteLLM Vulnerability Chain Enables Low-Privilege Server Takeover
A shocking vulnerability chain in LiteLLM has been discovered, allowing hackers to hijack servers with just a low-privilege account, and experts warn it's a critical threat with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.9. By chaining three distinct bugs, attackers can escalate their access to full admin rights and run code on the server.
Cisco Patches SD-WAN Flaw Exploited in Zero-Day Attacks
Cisco has patched a high-risk SD-WAN flaw, known as CVE-2026-20262, that was being exploited in zero-day attacks to gain root privileges. The vulnerability allowed attackers to create or overwrite files on affected systems, and Cisco has now released security updates to fix the issue.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Disrupts 206 Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Days
Microsoft just dropped a massive Patch Tuesday update, fixing a record 206 security vulnerabilities in its software - including three already publicly known flaws - to keep your digital world safe and secure. This critical update tackles a wide range of threats, from remote code execution and privilege escalation to spoofing and more.
Microsoft Fixes Zero-Days in June Patch Tuesday Update
Microsoft just dropped some critical patches in its June update, fixing three zero-day vulnerabilities that left Windows systems open to attacks - and one security researcher isn't happy about the delayed fix. The update squashes bugs that allowed hackers to escalate privileges or bypass disk encryption.
Google Patches Actively Exploited Android Flaw Amid June Update
Google just dropped a crucial security update for Android, fixing 124 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity flaw that's being actively exploited - don't wait, patch up your device now! This critical fix tackles a privilege escalation bug that can be triggered without any user interaction, putting your data at risk.
Google patches actively exploited Android zero-day flaw amid June security updates
Google just patched a high-severity Android flaw that's being actively exploited by hackers, allowing them to gain control of devices running Android 14 or later. The June security update fixes this zero-day vulnerability, along with 123 others, to keep your device safe.
WP Maps Pro Flaw Exploited to Create Admin Accounts
A critical vulnerability in the popular WP Maps Pro plugin, used by over 15,000 WordPress sites, has been exploited to create admin accounts, putting countless websites at risk of complete takeover. This high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-8732, allows attackers to escalate privileges and gain unrestricted access.
Fortinet Flaw Exploited to Deploy Credential Stealer
Hackers have exploited a critical Fortinet flaw, CVE-2026-35616, to turn trusted systems into a launchpad for a sneaky new credential-stealing campaign. This vulnerability, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.1, allowed attackers to bypass security and wreak havoc.
Microsoft Decries Uncoordinated Zero-Day Disclosures
Microsoft slammed researchers who publicly revealed six zero-day vulnerabilities without giving the company a heads-up, putting customers at unnecessary risk. The tech giant named and shamed the flaws, including privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender and a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows BitLocker.
CISA Mandates Emergency Patch for Exploited cPanel Plugin Flaw
A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed cPanel plugin, known as CVE-2026-48172, is being actively exploited by remote attackers, allowing them to execute arbitrary scripts with root privileges. CISA has issued an emergency patch, giving affected users just four days to update and protect themselves.
Drupal Core SQL Injection Flaw Actively Exploited
Drupal has confirmed that exploit attempts for a critical SQL injection flaw, CVE-2026-9082, are being actively detected in the wild, posing a significant risk of privilege escalation and remote code execution. This vulnerability affects all supported Drupal Core versions and can lead to full site compromise if not addressed promptly.
LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw Exploited to Run Scripts as Root
A critical flaw in the LiteSpeed plugin, CVE-2026-48172, is being actively exploited to give cPanel users unlimited power, allowing them to run scripts as root. This severe vulnerability, rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, puts your online security at risk and demands immediate attention.
Linux Rootkits Persist in Updated Forms
A single misstep with an over-privileged or poorly designed agent can quickly spiral into a serious incident, making the UK National Cyber Security Centre's warning feel alarmingly relevant. This urgency was underscored at Pwn2Own Berlin, where researchers exploited 47 zero-day flaws, raking in over $1.2 million in rewards.
Microsoft Discloses Actively Exploited Defender Vulnerabilities
Microsoft warns of two critical vulnerabilities in its Defender software, one of which is being actively exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges, and the other causing denial-of-service issues. These flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-41091 and CVE-2026-45498, highlight the need for urgent patching to prevent system compromise.
Linux Flaw Exposes SSH Keys, Password Hashes
A critical nine-year-old flaw in the Linux kernel, known as CVE-2026-46333, allows everyday users to access highly sensitive data, including SSH private keys and system password hashes, on popular Linux distributions. Fortunately, patches and updates are available to fix this vulnerability.
Microsoft Disrupts Zero-Day Attacks with Defender Patch Rollout
Microsoft is taking swift action to protect its users from zero-day attacks with an emergency patch rollout for its Defender software, ensuring that even the most vulnerable systems are safeguarded. The update addresses two critical vulnerabilities that were being actively exploited by hackers.
OpenClaw Flaw Enables Hackers to Hijack AI Agents
A newly discovered flaw in OpenClaw, dubbed the Claw Chain, allows hackers to hijack AI agents and use their privileges to gain persistent control of an environment. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can escalate privileges, access sensitive data, and maintain a foothold within the system.
Zero-Day Exploit Escalates Privileges on Patched Windows Systems
A security researcher has uncovered a zero-day exploit, dubbed MiniPlasma, that can escalate privileges to LOCAL SYSTEM on fully patched Windows systems by targeting a vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. This shocking flaw has left experts wondering if Microsoft simply missed the issue or if a patch was quietly rolled back.
DirtyDecrypt Flaw Exposes Linux Systems to Root Access Risk
A newly patched Linux kernel flaw, dubbed DirtyDecrypt, has been exposed through a public proof-of-concept exploit that can grant root access to vulnerable systems. This critical vulnerability was recently patched, but a public exploit is now available, putting Linux systems at risk.
Microsoft Disputes Azure Vulnerability Report, Silent Patch Issued
Security researcher Justin O'Leary claims a critical flaw in Azure Backup for AKS could let users with zero Kubernetes permissions gain full cluster administration, but Microsoft disputes the finding. The tech giant quietly issued a patch without acknowledging the vulnerability.
OpenClaw Flaws Expose Data, Enable Privilege Escalation
A chain of four vulnerabilities, dubbed Claw Chain, in OpenClaw can be exploited to turn an agent into a powerful tool for attackers, allowing them to extract sensitive data, escalate privileges, and plant backdoors for long-term access. This flaw chain enables adversaries to gain a foothold, move undetected, and wreak havoc on an OpenClaw-managed environment.