All news in category “Security Advisory and Patch Watch”

🔒 WatchGuard has issued an urgent advisory for a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-14733) affecting Firebox appliances running Fireware OS 11.x, 12.x and 2025.1 releases. The flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute code via an out-of-bounds write when IKEv2 VPN is enabled. WatchGuard reports active exploitation in the wild and provides a temporary workaround for Branch Office VPN configurations where immediate patching is not possible. Administrators are urged to apply vendor updates and review provided indicators of compromise.

⚠️ Certain motherboard models from vendors including ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI are affected by a firmware flaw that reports DMA protection as active but fails to initialize the IOMMU during early boot. That discrepancy allows a physically present attacker with a DMA-capable PCIe device to read or modify system memory and potentially enable pre-boot code injection before OS protections load. CERT/CC warned the gap undermines boot integrity and access to sensitive memory. Affected vendors have released firmware updates to correct the IOMMU initialization sequence; users and administrators should apply patches promptly.

🚨 React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) is a critical pre-authentication remote code execution flaw affecting React Server Components, Next.js and related frameworks. Exploitable with a single crafted HTTP request that targets the Flight protocol, the bug lets attackers inject and execute arbitrary server-side components, enabling backdoors, crypto miners and ransomware deployment. Researchers at S-RM and the Microsoft Defender team warn default configurations are vulnerable and note some early patches were incomplete; organizations should urgently verify fully patched versions and run forensic checks.

🔴 HPE has issued an urgent advisory for HPE OneView after disclosure of a maximum-severity remote code execution flaw, CVE-2025-37164, that can be triggered by unauthenticated remote actors. The vulnerability affects OneView versions 5.20 through 10.20 and requires an immediate security hotfix. HPE provides separate hotfixes for the virtual appliance and for HPE Synergy Composer; administrators should apply the fixes promptly and, until remediation, restrict management-interface access to trusted administrative networks.

🔧Microsoft released an out-of-band update (KB5074976) via the Update Catalog to address issues introduced by the December 9, 2025 Windows 10 security update that broke Message Queuing (MSMQ). Affected systems may see inactive queues, resource errors, and failures writing to queues, particularly in clustered or high-load enterprise environments. The OOB is not distributed via Windows Update or WSUS; only devices enrolled for Windows 10 ESU should install it if impacted.

🚨 HPE has released patches for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in OneView Software, tracked as CVE-2025-37164 with a CVSS score of 10.0. The flaw affects all versions prior to 11.00; HPE published version 11.00 and hotfixes for 5.20–10.20 to mitigate it. Administrators should apply the update or hotfix promptly; certain hotfixes must be reapplied after specific upgrades or Synergy Composer reimaging.

⚠️Siemens warns of a TCP sequence validation flaw in the Interniche IP-Stack (CVE-2025-40820) that can allow unauthenticated remote actors to interfere with TCP connection setup and cause denial of service. The defect accepts a broad range of sequence values, permitting precisely timed spoofed packets to disrupt TCP-based services. Siemens has released fixes for many affected SKUs and recommends updating to the published firmware versions; where fixes are not yet available, follow the vendor’s countermeasures and apply network controls to limit exposure.

⚠️ CISA warns of critical vulnerabilities in AXIS Camera Station products, including AXIS Camera Station Pro and AXIS Device Manager. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution, authentication bypass, man-in-the-middle attacks, or local privilege escalation; CVEs include CVE-2025-30023, -30024, -30025, and -30026 (maximum CVSS v3 base score 9.0). Vendor-identified affected releases are older than Pro 6.9, Camera Station 5.58, and Device Manager 5.32; upgrades to these versions or later are the recommended fixes and administrators should minimize network exposure.

🔒 CISA disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA affecting version 9.2.1 that could allow an authenticated attacker to read, modify, or delete remote database files. Reported issues include path traversal, unrestricted file upload, absolute path traversal, and SQL injection across several CVEs. Advantech has released WebAccess/SCADA 9.2.2 to address these flaws; operators should prioritize applying the update and hardening network access.

⚠️ Schneider Electric warns that a Microsoft WSUS vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287, CWE-502) impacts EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS Advisor and may allow remote code execution with system-level privileges (CVSS 3.1 9.8). Microsoft fixes (KB5070882, KB5070884) are available via WSUS and may require a reboot to complete installation. Apply the patches promptly, verify installation with Schneider Electric Global Customer Support, and follow recommended network isolation and access-control measures to reduce exposure.

🔒 CISA warns of two denial-of-service vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation Micro820, Micro850, and Micro870 controllers (CVE-2025-13823, CVE-2025-13824) that can render devices unresponsive. One flaw is in the IPv6 stack and the other stems from improper handling of malformed CIP packets; both can cause faults that impact availability. Rockwell Automation has released firmware updates (Micro820 L20E V23.011 or later; Micro850/870 V12.013 or later) and advises disabling IPv6 if not required. CISA recommends minimizing network exposure, isolating control networks behind firewalls, and using secure remote access methods.

🔔 CISA published nine Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on 2025-12-18 that detail current security issues, vulnerabilities, and known exploits affecting a range of vendors and products. The advisories cover Inductive Automation Ignition, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Advisor, National Instruments LabView, Mitsubishi Electric components, Siemens IP-Stack, Advantech WebAccess/SCADA, Rockwell Automation Micro controllers, Axis Communications Camera Station offerings, and an updated notice for Mitsubishi Electric CNC Series (Update C). Each advisory provides technical details, impact assessments, and recommended mitigations for administrators and asset owners. CISA urges users to review the advisories promptly and implement the suggested mitigations to reduce operational risk.

⚠️ Inductive Automation Ignition contains a Python scripting vulnerability (CVE-2025-13911) that can allow direct SYSTEM-level code execution on Windows hosts running the Ignition Gateway. The issue stems from insufficient controls on which Python libraries and scripts can be imported and executed, and the Ignition service account running with excessive SYSTEM privileges. A malicious project uploaded by an authenticated administrator can execute bind shells or similar payloads with Gateway process privileges. Inductive Automation identifies affected releases as 8.1.x and 8.3.x and provides mitigations on its Trust Portal; CISA rates the flaw CVSS 3.1 6.4 and recommends network segmentation and reduced exposure.

⚠️ CISA reports CVE-2025-11774, a high-severity vulnerability in the software 'keypad' function of ICONICS Suite, GENESIS64, MobileHMI, and MC Works64. An attacker who tampers with the keypad configuration file can trigger execution of arbitrary EXE files when a legitimate user uses the keypad, enabling information disclosure, tampering, deletion, or a denial-of-service. The issue is rated CVSS 3.1 8.2 (CWE-78). Upgrade affected ICONICS products to GENESIS64 v10.97.3 or V11; MC Works64 users should migrate per vendor guidance.

⚠ National Instruments released patches addressing multiple vulnerabilities in LabVIEW that could allow information disclosure and arbitrary code execution if a user opens a specially crafted VI file. The flaws include out-of-bounds read/write, use-after-free, and a stack-based buffer overflow across several LabVIEW releases up to 2025_Q3. Administrators should apply the vendor Q3 patch updates and minimize exposure of LabVIEW files while performing risk assessments.

⚠️ HPE has released patches for a maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-37164, in OneView that affects all versions prior to v11.00. Reported by Nguyen Quoc Khanh (brocked200), the flaw permits unauthenticated, low-complexity code injection leading to RCE on unpatched systems. There are no vendor-provided workarounds or mitigations, so administrators should upgrade to OneView v11.00 or apply the appropriate hotfixes without delay. Separate hotfix packages are available for virtual appliance and Synergy deployments.

⚠️ Cisco warns a China-linked actor is actively exploiting a previously unknown zero-day in its Secure Email appliances to gain persistent access when the Spam Quarantine feature is enabled and exposed to the internet. Cisco Talos reports activity since at least late November and says no patch is available. In confirmed compromises, Cisco advises wiping and rebuilding affected appliances to remove persistence; organizations should immediately restrict access to management ports and apply compensating controls while awaiting a fix.

⚠️ Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates cause RemoteApp connection failures for Azure Virtual Desktop on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows Server 2025, triggered after the November 2025 non-security update KB5070311 or later. The issue affects RemoteApp streaming connections while full virtual desktop sessions remain functional and typically does not impact consumer Home or Pro devices. Microsoft advises a temporary mitigation — adding a registry DWORD (requires administrator privileges) and restarting the device — and has applied a Known Issue Rollback for Pro and Enterprise SKUs. Enterprise administrators can alternatively deploy the provided Group Policy MSI to apply the rollback centrally while Microsoft works on a permanent fix.

⚠️ CISA has added a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-59374, CVSS 9.3) in ASUS Live Update to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after identifying evidence of active exploitation tied to a supply-chain compromise. The flaw stems from trojanized installer builds distributed during the 2018 Operation ShadowHammer campaign that could make targeted devices perform unintended actions. ASUS previously remediated the issue in v3.6.8, but the vendor has since declared the client end-of-support; federal agencies are urged to discontinue use by January 7, 2026.

🚨 Cisco has warned of a maximum-severity zero-day in AsyncOS (CVE-2025-20393) that is actively exploited by a China-nexus APT tracked as UAT-9686. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 10.0 and can allow arbitrary command execution as root when the Spam Quarantine feature is enabled and reachable from the internet. Cisco observed attacks since late November 2025 and advises isolating affected appliances, restricting internet access, tightening authentication, monitoring web logs, and rebuilding compromised units until a patch is available.