Tag: server security
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Hackers Exploit Flaw in Collabora's CODE App to Backdoor Nextcloud Servers
Hackers have exploited a critical flaw in Collabora's CODE app to compromise Nextcloud servers, planting web shells to gain unauthorized access. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-110447, highlights the importance of keeping your Nextcloud server security up to date.
MarkLogic Flaws Empower Delegated Managers to Gain Admin Control
Progress is urging users to upgrade MarkLogic Server ASAP, as a recent spate of vulnerabilities - including 31 flaws disclosed just last month, five of which are critical - could leave delegated managers with admin control and users stripped of previous privileges. A second round of security patches has been released in response, with fixes available since September 10.
Microsoft Exchange Flaw Exposes Mailboxes to Authenticated Attackers
A newly discovered flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server could put your mailboxes at risk, allowing authenticated attackers to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access across your network. Microsoft has urgently released a security update to patch this high-severity vulnerability, rated 8.8 on the CVSS scale.
cPanel Flaw Lets Hosting Accounts Run Code as Root
A critical cPanel flaw gives any hosting account user unrestricted power over the server, allowing them to run code as root and take full control. This urgent vulnerability was disclosed by cPanel on September 22, along with two other significant security issues.
Bifrost AI Gateway Flaw Exposes Servers to Remote Command Execution
A critical flaw in the Bifrost AI Gateway, known as CVE-2026-90898, allows hackers to execute remote commands on servers with just one simple HTTP request, putting sensitive data at risk. This severe vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, highlighting the urgent need for a fix.
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.
Unpatched Plex Servers Expose 36,000 to Security Flaws
Thousands of Plex Media servers are vulnerable to attacks due to unpatched security flaws, with over 36,000 exposed online and at risk of being compromised. Is your server protected?
cPanel Flaw Enables Root Code Execution via Domain Functionality
A critical cPanel security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-65643, allows attackers to execute code as the root user, giving them full control of the server, by exploiting domain parking and addon domain functionality. This vulnerability impacts all supported versions of cPanel & WHM and can be triggered by an authenticated account holder.
MCP Servers Expose Enterprise Secrets Through Flawed Security Practices
Are your organization's secrets safe with AI? The Model Context Protocol's security flaws are exposing enterprise secrets, making it crucial to assess how well your sensitive information is protected when shared with MCP servers.
Paperclip AI Flaws Expose Servers to Host Command Attacks
Harmless-looking configuration files can quickly turn into a nightmare, as Oasis Security warns that Paperclip AI flaws can allow attackers to execute host commands, all by treating agent configuration as executable input. This vulnerability, including one flaw scored 10.0 by CVSS, can be exploited by unauthenticated actors to gain control of servers.
Gitea Flaw Exposes Server Files to Unauthenticated Attackers
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-59774, left self-hosted Gitea servers open to attack, allowing unauthenticated hackers to access sensitive files. Immediate action is required for self-hosted administrators to upgrade to version 1.27.1 and prevent exploitation.
Decades-Old BMC Flaw Exposes 24,000 Servers to Password Cracking
A decades-old security flaw in Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) interfaces is putting over 24,000 internet-exposed servers at risk of password cracking, thanks to a vulnerability that allows attackers to capture and crack authentication responses. This two-decade-old weakness, tracked as CVE-2013-4786, is a pressing concern for server administrators.
Hackers Exploit Windmill Flaw to Read Server Files Without Authentication
A critical security flaw in Windmill, tracked as CVE-2026-29059, has left around 170 instances across 24 countries vulnerable to hackers who can exploit it to read server files without needing login credentials. This bug, which was fixed in January 2026, allows attackers to access arbitrary files using a simple manipulation of file paths.
Progress Disrupts ShareFile Servers Over External Security Threat
If you're a ShareFile customer, take immediate action: shut down your Storage Zone Controller servers now to protect against a critical external security threat. Progress Software has already disabled access to affected accounts, but manual shutdown is crucial for safeguarding your data.
Unpatched XQUIC Flaw Exposes HTTP/3 Servers to Remote Crashes
A single, tiny error - just 260 bytes of ordinary QPACK traffic - can take down an HTTP/3 server, thanks to a flaw in Alibaba's XQUIC library, dubbed XRING. This unpatched vulnerability can cause remote crashes without needing a login or malformed packets.
Exim Flaw Exposes Servers to Remote Code Execution
A critical flaw in Exim, tracked as CVE-2026-45185, leaves servers vulnerable to remote code execution if they're running specific builds, but thankfully, a remediation was published in Exim version 4.99.3. This vulnerability is triggered during TLS shutdown while handling certain SMTP traffic, allowing attackers to exploit it.
cPanel Vulnerability Exploited, Ransomware Attacks Reported
A critical cPanel vulnerability, CVE-2026-41940, has been exploited, putting servers at risk of full takeover and ransomware attacks - with a near-worst-case severity score of 9.8. This flaw affects cPanel, WebHost Manager, and WP Squared, and has already been flagged by the US government's cybersecurity agency as being exploited in the wild.
Cyberattacks Expose 1.8M RDP Servers Online
A shocking 1.8 million RDP servers are currently vulnerable to cyberattacks, leaving them open to exploitation by opportunistic hackers. Canadian authorities have also cracked down on SMS blaster phishing, arresting three men and seizing a device that sent fake texts to unsuspecting phones.
cPanel Discloses Authentication Flaw, Urges Immediate Server Updates
cPanel has uncovered a critical authentication flaw that could let hackers gain unauthorized access to your control panel, and is urging immediate server updates to protect against this threat. Check if your version is vulnerable and update to a patched build right away.
Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited, Hits 6,400 Servers
More than 6,400 publicly accessible Apache ActiveMQ servers are under attack, thanks to a high-severity code injection vulnerability that's being actively exploited. Is your server among them?
Physical Security Lapses Expose Sensitive Servers
Your cybersecurity is only as strong as the physical locks on your servers - and a recent case where a server-room lock proved laughably easy to bypass is a stark reminder of this often-overlooked vulnerability. Leaving sensitive servers exposed is like leaving a car with cash in the console unlocked - it's an open invitation for trouble.
Microsoft Probes Installation Failures in Latest Windows Server 2025 Update
Microsoft is investigating a frustrating issue with its latest security update, KB5082063, which may refuse to install on some Windows Server 2025 systems, despite being designed to protect them. The company is working to resolve the installation failures and ensure a smooth update experience.