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🔒 WatchGuard has released security updates to address a remote code execution vulnerability affecting its Firebox firewalls. Tracked as CVE-2025-9242, the flaw stems from an out-of-bounds write in the iked process and can be exploited remotely when devices are configured to use IKEv2 VPN. Patches are available for Fireware OS 12.x, 2025.1, and select 11.x builds, and WatchGuard offers a temporary workaround for environments using branch office VPNs to static peers.

🔒Google has released emergency security updates to address a high-severity Chrome zero-day, CVE-2025-10585, which a public exploit indicates is being used in the wild. The vulnerability is a type confusion weakness in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and was reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group. Google issued emergency Stable Desktop releases — Chrome 140.0.7339.185/.186 for Windows and macOS and 140.0.7339.185 for Linux — and recommends users update immediately via Chrome menu > Help > About Google Chrome and click 'Relaunch' once the update finishes. The company also said it may withhold technical details until a majority of users have applied the fix.

⚠️ Google released security updates for Chrome to address four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day (CVE-2025-10585) in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine that is reported to be exploited in the wild. The issue is a type confusion bug discovered and reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group on September 16, 2025, and can enable arbitrary code execution or crashes. Users should update to Chrome 140.0.7339.185/.186 (Windows/macOS) or 140.0.7339.185 (Linux) and apply vendor patches for other Chromium-based browsers when available.

⚠️ JFrog Security Research disclosed multiple CVEs in Chaos-Mesh, including three critical flaws that permit in-cluster attackers to execute arbitrary code on any pod. The Chaos Controller Manager exposes an unauthenticated ClusterIP GraphQL /query endpoint on port 10082 by default, enabling mutations such as killProcesses and cleanTcs. The critical issues (CVSS 9.8) arise from unsafe command construction in resolvers and an ExecBypass routine that allows OS command injection. Operators should upgrade to Chaos-Mesh 2.7.3 immediately; as a temporary mitigation redeploy the Helm chart with the control server disabled.

🛡️ Apple has released iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 to address a critical zero-day in the ImageIO framework (CVE-2025-43300) that can trigger memory corruption when processing crafted images. The vendor says the flaw is an out-of-bounds write and that it may have been exploited in targeted attacks against specific individuals. The fix improves bounds checking and was back-ported from the 18.6.2 updates to reach older devices. Users, particularly those on older iPhones and iPads, are advised to install the update immediately.

🔓 Two security researchers, Omo and Rowley, disclosed critical vulnerabilities in Securam Prologic electronic safe locks that can be abused to open many devices without specialized tools. One flaw exploits a legitimate locksmith unlock feature and, according to the researchers, can expose codes remotely or with trivial access. The pair delayed public disclosure after receiving legal threats from Securam and only proceeded after securing pro bono counsel from the EFF’s Coders’ Rights Project. Securam says it will update its locks by year’s end but will not patch units already sold.

🔒 Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports the Extended Support minor release 5.7.44-RDS.20250818, and AWS recommends upgrading to this build to address known security vulnerabilities and bug fixes in earlier 5.7 releases. Extended Support provides up to three additional years of critical security and bug fixes after a major community end-of-support date. This coverage applies to MySQL databases running on both RDS and Aurora, and administrators can create or update instances in the Amazon RDS Management Console; see the Amazon RDS User Guide for upgrade details.

🔴 Researchers from JFrog disclosed critical command-injection vulnerabilities in Chaos-Mesh (tracked as CVE-2025-59358, CVE-2025-59360, CVE-2025-59361, and CVE-2025-59359) that allow an attacker with access to an unprivileged pod to execute shell commands via an exposed GraphQL API and the Chaos Daemon. Three of the flaws carry a CVSS score of 9.8 and can be exploited in default deployments, enabling denial-of-service or full cluster takeover. Users are advised to upgrade to Chaos-Mesh 2.7.3 or to disable the chaosctl tool and its port via the Helm chart as a workaround.

⚠️Security researchers disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in Chaos Mesh that allow minimally privileged in-cluster actors to execute fault injections and potentially take over Kubernetes clusters. The issues, grouped as Chaotic Deputy, include an unauthenticated GraphQL debugging endpoint and several operating-system command-injection flaws (CVE-2025-59358 through CVE-2025-59361). Chaos Mesh released a remediation in 2.7.3; administrators should patch immediately or restrict access to the daemon and API server if they cannot upgrade.

🔒 Apple has released security updates that backport a patch for CVE-2025-43300 to older iPhone, iPad and iPod touch builds. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write in the Image I/O framework that can cause memory corruption, crashes, or enable remote code execution when a device processes a malicious image file. Apple said the issue was exploited in an extremely sophisticated targeted attack and has added improved bounds checking; affected users should install the updates promptly.

⚠️ Schneider Electric disclosed a cross-site scripting flaw (CWE-79) affecting numerous Altivar drives, the ATVdPAC communication module, and the ILC992 InterLink Converter. Tracked as CVE-2025-7746, the issue is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity and can allow an attacker to read or modify data via device web interfaces. Schneider has released a fix for the ATVdPAC (Version 25.0) and recommends disabling webservers when not needed, segmenting networks, blocking HTTP/port 80 access, and using VPNs until further patches are provided.

⚠️ Delta Electronics' DIALink contains multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely to bypass authentication, including at least one flaw rated CVSS v4 10.0. Affected releases include V1.6.0.0 and prior. An anonymous researcher working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative reported the issues to CISA and Delta has released updates. Organizations should upgrade to v1.8.0.0 or later, segment devices from business networks, avoid exposing control equipment to the Internet, and use secure remote access methods.

⚠️ Hitachi Energy reported multiple vulnerabilities in the RTU500 series including null pointer dereference, XML parser flaws, heap and stack buffer overflows, integer overflow, and IEC 61850 message validation errors. Several CVEs have been assigned (e.g., CVE-2023-2953, CVE-2024-45490–45492, CVE-2024-28757, CVE-2025-39203, CVE-2025-6021) and the highest CVSS v4 score is 8.2. Exploitation could cause Denial-of-Service conditions such as device reboots or disconnects. Hitachi Energy provides firmware updates for affected 12.7.x–13.7.x releases and CISA recommends patching, minimizing network exposure, applying segmentation, and using secure remote access.

🔒 Siemens ProductCERT disclosed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting devices that use Apache HTTP Server components, including RUGGEDCOM, SINEC NMS, and SINEMA. CVE-2021-34798, CVE-2021-39275, and CVE-2021-40438 carry CVSSv3 scores up to 9.8 and can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity. Siemens has published updates for some products (for example, SINEC NMS V1.0.3 and SINEMA Remote Connect Server V3.1), while other platforms currently have no fix planned. CISA advises restricting access to affected systems and following Siemens ProductCERT guidance.

🔒 CISA republished an advisory describing a Siemens-reported OpenSSL bug (CVE-2022-0778) that can cause an infinite loop during certificate parsing in many Siemens products. The issue affects multiple product families and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5, allowing remote denial-of-service with low attack complexity. Siemens has published firmware and software updates and recommends applying vendor updates, restricting network access to affected interfaces, and following product hardening guidance where fixes are not yet available.

🔔 CISA released eight Industrial Control Systems advisories on September 16, 2025, providing technical descriptions of vulnerabilities and vendor mitigations. The advisories affect products from Schneider Electric, Hitachi Energy, Siemens, and Delta Electronics, and include issues ranging from OpenSSL-related flaws to product-specific defects. One advisory is an update for Galaxy VS/VL/VXL (ICSA-25-140-07 Update A). Administrators are urged to review the advisories and apply recommended mitigations promptly to reduce operational risk.

🔔 Siemens ProductCERT and CISA report multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-41990, CVE-2021-41991) affecting a broad set of SIMATIC NET CP, SINEMA and SCALANCE devices. Exploitation can cause denial-of-service by triggering integer wraparound; remote code execution is considered unlikely. Siemens provides firmware fixes and workarounds; operators should apply vendor updates, restrict network exposure and follow Siemens operational security guidance.

🔒 Siemens products that include vulnerable OpenSSL libraries are affected by an out-of-bounds read (CVE-2021-3712) that may be exploited remotely and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4. A broad set of industrial networking and automation devices — including SCALANCE, RUGGEDCOM, SIMATIC, SINEMA, SINUMERIK, TIA and Industrial Edge apps — are listed as impacted. OpenSSL fixes are available in 1.1.1l and 1.0.2za; Siemens has published product updates and mitigations where possible. CISA and Siemens recommend applying vendor-supplied updates, minimizing network exposure, isolating control networks, and using secure remote access until fixes are deployed.

🔒 ESET researchers have identified a new ransomware strain named HybridPetya that mimics the Petya/NotPetya family while adding UEFI-targeting capabilities. The malware weaponizes CVE-2024-7344 to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on unpatched systems, enabling persistent bootkit-style compromise. HybridPetya is not currently observed spreading in the wild but represents at least the fourth known bootkit with Secure Boot bypass functionality.

🛡️ Apple has backported a fix for CVE-2025-43300, an ImageIO out-of-bounds write that can cause memory corruption and has been observed in an extremely sophisticated, targeted spyware campaign. The flaw (CVSS 8.8) was reportedly chained with a WhatsApp vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177, CVSS 5.4) in attacks against fewer than 200 individuals. Patches were issued for current releases and older OS builds — including iOS 16.7.12 and iOS 15.8.5 device backports — and distributed across macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS, Safari, and Xcode. Users and administrators should install the available updates immediately to ensure protection.