Tag: vulnerability exploitation
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Fortinet FortiSandbox Flaws Targeted by Attackers in Wide-Ranging Exploits
Cyber attackers are actively exploiting three high-severity Fortinet FortiSandbox vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808, and CVE-2026-25089, which were patched just last month and carry a near-critical CVSS score of 9.1. These flaws have been targeted in wide-ranging exploits over the past 24 hours, according to threat intelligence firm Defused Cyber.
Fortinet Flaws Exposed to Active Exploitation
Critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox platform are under active attack, with multiple flaws, including CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808, and CVE-2026-25089, being exploited by hackers just 24 hours after security updates were issued.
Cisco SD-WAN Vulnerability Exploited for Root Access
Cisco has warned of a critical vulnerability in its SD-WAN system that allows attackers to gain root access by sending a malicious HTTP request. This flaw, now patched, could have let hackers create or overwrite files and ultimately elevate their privileges.
AI Coding Agents Exposed to Agentjacking Attack
Imagine a sneaky new attack that tricks AI coding assistants into doing an attacker's bidding - without ever touching the victim's infrastructure. This clever hack, dubbed Agentjacking, uses a sneaky sequence of steps to get AI tools to execute malicious code on developers' machines.
AI Coding Agents Exposed to 'Agentjacking' Attacks
Beware of "agentjacking" attacks that exploit AI coding agents' implicit trust, allowing hackers to trick them into executing malicious code on developers' machines. This new class of attack starts with a simple exploit of publicly available credentials, putting even the most secure systems at risk.
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.
Attackers Exploit Langflow Path Traversal Flaw in Active Attacks
A single, unauthenticated request is all it takes to exploit a high-severity flaw in Langflow, a popular AI development platform, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files to its filesystem. This is made possible by a path traversal vulnerability, CVE-2026-5027, which can be easily triggered due to Langflow's default unauthenticated auto-login feature.
Langflow Vulnerability Exploited for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
A single, unauthenticated request is all it takes to exploit a high-severity flaw in Langflow, allowing attackers to execute remote code without needing any login credentials. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-5027, enables malicious actors to write files to any location on a host filesystem.
AI-Fueled Attacks Prompt Enterprises to Overhaul Security Architecture
Enterprises in APAC are scrambling to revamp their security architecture as AI-fueled attacks exploit new vulnerabilities at lightning-fast speed, making rapid containment more crucial than ever. Automation is now a vital defense against these accelerated threats.
Cisco SD-WANs Hit by Seventh Zero-Day Exploit This Year
Cisco SD-WANs have been hit by a seventh zero-day exploit this year, with the latest vulnerability, CVE-2026-20245, already being actively exploited by attackers. A security patch is currently in the works, but no workaround is available to mitigate the issue in the meantime.
AI Worm Uses Open-Weight Models to Spread, Evade Defenses
Imagine a self-navigating AI worm that can identify vulnerabilities and gain access to over 70% of a network's hosts - in a test, it found 31.3 vulnerabilities and elevated access on 23.1 hosts in just 15 isolated runs. Researchers at the University of Toronto and elsewhere have now created a proof-of-concept AI-driven worm to demonstrate this unsettling possibility.
Cisco SD-WAN Manager Flaw Actively Exploited
Cisco is warning of a high-severity vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN Manager that allows attackers to execute commands as root, and it's already being exploited by hackers. This flaw, rated 7.8 on the CVSS scale, could give attackers control over your system if they're able to upload a malicious file.
Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Cisco is warning of a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN Manager that is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to gain root privileges and execute arbitrary commands. This critical flaw affects all deployment types and could put your network at risk if left unpatched.
Codex Agent Uncovers Lethal HTTP/2 DoS Exploit
A home computer on a typical 100Mbps connection can cripple a vulnerable server in mere seconds with the HTTP/2 Bomb, a potent DoS exploit that combines two decade-old attack techniques. This devastating attack exhausts server memory by sending tiny, compressed HTTP/2 header fragments and holding connections open, taking the service offline.
Hackers Exploit Gaps in Vulnerability Programs with Simplified Playbook
Meet Hercules, the mastermind behind a notorious underground tutorial that spills the beans on how to turn vulnerability exploitation into cold, hard cash. With a refreshingly blunt approach, Hercules breaks down the process into simple, actionable steps that even novice attackers can follow.
Palo Alto Networks Vulnerability Exploited in Active Attacks
Palo Alto Networks is urging users to patch their systems ASAP, as hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-0257) in unpatched PAN-OS devices. This highly sought-after flaw was initially rated medium-severity but quickly upgraded to critical after exploitation was confirmed.
Hackers Exploit Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN Auth Bypass Flaw in Attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in Palo Alto's GlobalProtect VPN, known as CVE-2026-0257, to gain unauthorized access to corporate networks. This alarming vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security restrictions and establish fake VPN connections.
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.
Ghost CMS Flaw Exploited to Hijack Over 700 Sites in ClickFix Attacks
Over 700 websites were hijacked in a massive campaign that exploited a critical Ghost CMS vulnerability, turning legitimate pages into gateways for Windows malware. This alarming attack was made possible by CVE-2026-26980, an SQL injection flaw with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.4.
Ghost CMS SQL flaw fuels large-scale ClickFix attacks
Over 700 domains were hit in a massive cyberattack that exploited a critical vulnerability in Ghost CMS, putting sensitive data at risk. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-26980, allowed hackers to tap into site databases and steal admin API keys.
GitHub Tags Exploited to Deploy Credential-Stealing Malware
Malicious actors have manipulated hundreds of GitHub tags to spread credential-stealing malware through popular Laravel Lang localization packages, putting countless users at risk. By rewriting historical tags, attackers tricked Composer installations into downloading the malicious payload.
Exploiting Windows Drivers Without Hardware: The BYOVD Perspective
Discover how attackers can exploit Windows drivers without hardware, turning kernel-mode driver bugs into powerful tools to bypass security controls. The Atos Threat Research Center reveals a game-changing method to manipulate reachability from userland on Windows 11 23H2.
Drupal Sites Targeted in SQL Injection Attacks
Drupal sites are under attack as SQL injection exploits are now being detected in the wild, taking advantage of a vulnerability that can be triggered without authentication. This critical flaw, CVE-2026-9082, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and potentially run remote code, putting sites that use PostgreSQL at risk.
Vulnerability Exploitation Surpasses Credentials as Top Breach Entry Point
The latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a significant shift in how breaches occur: vulnerability exploitation now accounts for 31% of breaches, surpassing stolen credentials as the top entry point for hackers. Ransomware remains a major threat, involved in nearly half of all breaches.