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China-Linked 'Bronze Butler' Exploits Lanscope Zero-Day

🔒 Sophos researchers discovered China-linked espionage group Bronze Butler exploiting a zero-day in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager (CVE-2025-61932) to deploy an updated Gokcpdoor backdoor. The flaw enabled unauthenticated remote code execution as SYSTEM on affected versions (<=9.4.7.2), and attackers used OAED Loader, DLL sideloading, and multiplexed C2 channels to evade detection. Motex released patches on October 20, 2025, and CISA added the vulnerability to its KEV list; organizations are advised to upgrade immediately since no mitigations exist.

CISA: High-Severity Linux Privilege Flaw Used by Ransomware

🔒 CISA confirmed that CVE-2024-1086, a high-severity use-after-free bug in the nf_tables component of the Linux kernel, is being exploited in ransomware campaigns. The flaw, introduced in 2014 and patched in January 2024, enables local attackers to escalate to root. A publicly released PoC targets kernels 5.14–6.6. CISA added the issue to its KEV list and recommended mitigations such as blocklisting nf_tables, restricting user namespaces, or loading the LKRG module.

CISA Flags VMware Tools Zero-Day in KEV Catalog; Exploited

🛡️ CISA has added the high-severity flaw CVE-2025-41244, impacting Broadcom VMware Tools and VMware Aria Operations, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after reports of active exploitation. The bug (CVSS 7.8) allows a malicious local, non-administrative user with VM access and SDMP enabled to escalate privileges to root on the same VM. Broadcom-owned VMware released a patch last month, but NVISO Labs says the zero-day was exploited in the wild since mid-October 2024 and attributes activity to a China-linked actor tracked as UNC5174. Federal civilian agencies must implement mitigations by November 20, 2025.

CISA orders federal patch for VMware Tools privilege bug

⚠️ CISA has ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies to remediate a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom's VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools (CVE-2025-41244), patched by Broadcom in October 2024. The flaw enables a local, non-administrative user on a VM to escalate privileges to root when Aria Operations’ SDMP is enabled or when VMware Tools runs in credential-less mode. Agencies must patch within three weeks under BOD 22-01; CISA also urges all organizations to prioritize mitigations or discontinue affected products if no fix is available.

Trick, Treat, Repeat: Patch Trends and Tooling for Q3

🎃 Microsoft’s free Windows 10 updates have largely ended, with EEA consumers receiving free Extended Security Updates through Oct 14, 2026, while most other users must pay. Q3 telemetry shows roughly 35,000 CVEs through September, averaging about 130 new entries per day, and a rising set of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) that widen vendor and network impact. Talos also launched the Tool Talk series, offering a hands-on guide to dynamic binary instrumentation with DynamoRIO for malware analysis and runtime inspection.

CISA Adds Two CVEs to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

🔔 CISA added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog: CVE-2025-24893 (XWiki Platform eval injection) and CVE-2025-41244 (Broadcom VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools privilege-defined unsafe actions). Evidence indicates active exploitation and substantial risk to the federal enterprise. Under BOD 22-01, affected FCEB agencies must remediate by required due dates. CISA urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of routine vulnerability management.

Active Exploits Target DELMIA Apriso and XWiki — CISA

⚠️ CISA and researchers report active exploitation of critical vulnerabilities in Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso and XWiki, including code injection, missing authorization, and eval injection flaws. Dassault addressed CVE-2025-6204 and CVE-2025-6205 for 2020–2025 releases in August and these issues were added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The XWiki flaw (CVE-2025-24893) is being abused in a two-stage chain that stages and later executes a downloader to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately and meet federal remediation deadlines where applicable.

CISA Warns of Two Actively Exploited DELMIA Flaws Now

⚠️ CISA has confirmed active exploitation of two vulnerabilities in Dassault Systèmes' DELMIA Apriso: CVE-2025-6205 (critical missing authorization) and CVE-2025-6204 (high-severity code injection). Both flaws were patched by the vendor in early August 2025 and affect Releases 2020 through 2025. Federal agencies must remediate within three weeks under BOD 22-01, and CISA urges all organizations to prioritize vendor mitigations or discontinue use if no fixes exist.

CISA Adds Two Dassault DELMIA Apriso Vulnerabilities

🔒 CISA added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog affecting Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso. The issues—CVE-2025-6204 (code injection) and CVE-2025-6205 (missing authorization)—have evidence of active exploitation and pose significant risk. Under BOD 22-01, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate KEV-listed CVEs by the required due dates. CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of routine vulnerability management.

Actively Exploited WSUS RCE Prompts Urgent Patching

⚠️ Microsoft has released an out-of-band patch for a critical WSUS vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that enables unauthenticated remote code execution by sending malicious encrypted cookies to the GetCookie() endpoint. Security vendors Huntress and HawkTrace reported active exploitation of publicly exposed WSUS instances on TCP ports 8530 and 8531. Administrators should prioritize applying the update immediately; if that is not possible, isolate WSUS servers, restrict access to management hosts and Microsoft Update servers, and block inbound traffic to ports 8530/8531 until systems are remediated.

Critical WSUS RCE (CVE-2025-59287) Actively Exploited

⚠️ A critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services was identified as CVE-2025-59287 and observed being actively exploited in October 2025. The flaw stems from unsafe deserialization in WSUS endpoints (GetCookie and ReportingWebService) and enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Microsoft issued an emergency out-of-band patch on Oct 23 after initial Patch Tuesday fixes were incomplete; organizations should apply the update or follow temporary mitigations such as disabling the WSUS Server Role or blocking inbound TCP ports 8530/8531 immediately.

CISA orders patch for critical WSUS RCE exploited now

🔔 CISA ordered U.S. federal agencies to urgently patch a critical, actively exploited Windows Server Update Services vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that enables unauthenticated remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges. Microsoft released out-of-band security updates after proof-of-concept exploit code appeared, and administrators are urged to install them immediately or disable the WSUS Server role as an interim mitigation. Security firms reported scanning and attacks against WSUS instances exposed on default ports 8530/8531, and CISA has added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, mandating federal patching under BOD 22-01.

Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band WSUS Patch for CVE-2025-59287

⚠ Microsoft released an out-of-band security update (October 23, 2025) to remediate a critical Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-59287, after a prior fix proved incomplete. The flaw affects WSUS on Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 and could allow an unauthenticated actor to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. CISA urges organizations to identify affected WSUS servers, apply the update and reboot, or temporarily disable the WSUS Server Role or block inbound TCP ports 8530/8531 as mitigations until the patch is installed.

CISA Adds Two Vulnerabilities to Known Exploited Catalog

🔔 CISA has added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog following evidence of active exploitation: CVE-2025-54236, affecting Adobe Commerce and Magento, and CVE-2025-59287, affecting Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The issues—an improper input validation flaw and a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability—are common attack vectors that pose significant risk to enterprise networks. Under BOD 22-01, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate cataloged CVEs by required due dates, and CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of their vulnerability management.

CISA Warns of Critical Lanscope Endpoint Manager Flaw

⚠️ CISA warns that attackers are exploiting a critical flaw (CVE-2025-61932) in Motex's Lanscope Endpoint Manager, enabling unauthenticated remote code execution via specially crafted packets. The issue affects client components in versions 9.4.7.2 and earlier; Motex has released patched client builds and noted managers do not require updates. No mitigations are available—install the vendor updates; CISA added the flaw to its KEV with a Nov. 12 remediation deadline for federal agencies.

CISA: Critical Lanscope Endpoint Manager Flaw Exploited

⚠️ CISA has added a critical defect in Motex LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after observing active exploitation. Tracked as CVE-2025-61932 (CVSS v4: 9.3), the flaw affects on-premises Client program and Detection Agent components and allows arbitrary code execution via specially crafted packets. Motex released patches for multiple 9.3/9.4 builds, and federal agencies are advised to remediate by November 12, 2025.

CISA Adds Motex LANSCOPE CVE to KEV Catalog, Urges Fixes

⚠️ CISA added CVE-2025-61932 — an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in Motex LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager — to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog after evidence of active exploitation. Under BOD 22-01, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate KEV-listed vulnerabilities by mandated deadlines. CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of routine vulnerability management and will continue updating the KEV Catalog as new exploited vulnerabilities are confirmed.

CISA Confirms Exploitation of Oracle E-Business SSRF Flaw

🔒 CISA has confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2025-61884, an unauthenticated SSRF in the Oracle Configurator runtime, and added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Federal agencies are required to patch the issue by November 10, 2025. Oracle released a fix on October 11 rated 7.5 and BleepingComputer says the update blocks a leaked exploit tied to ShinyHunters and related extortion activity.

CISA Adds Five Exploited Bugs Including Oracle EBS SSRF

⚠️ CISA added five vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, confirming CVE-2025-61884 — an SSRF in the Runtime component of Oracle E-Business Suite — is being weaponized in the wild. The agency warns CVE-2025-61884 is remotely exploitable without authentication and follows active exploitation of CVE-2025-61882, a critical RCE bug. The KEV update also includes high-severity issues in Microsoft Windows SMB Client, Kentico Xperience CMS, and Apple JavaScriptCore, and FCEB agencies must remediate them by November 10, 2025.

CISA: Windows SMB Privilege Escalation Actively Exploited

🔒 CISA warns that threat actors are actively exploiting a high-severity Windows SMB vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-33073, which can allow elevation to SYSTEM on unpatched machines. Microsoft patched the flaw in its June 2025 Patch Tuesday release, citing an improper access control weakness that can be abused over a network. The bug affects Windows Server, Windows 10 and Windows 11 up to 24H2. Federal agencies must remediate within three weeks under BOD 22-01, and all organizations are urged to apply the update immediately.