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Johnson Controls OpenBlue Mobile Forced Browsing Fix

🔒 Johnson Controls reported a Direct Request (Forced Browsing) vulnerability (CVE-2025-26381) in the OpenBlue Mobile Web Application for OpenBlue Workplace. Versions 2025.1.2 and earlier may allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information; CISA cites a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 and a CVSS v4 score of 6.5. Johnson Controls recommends upgrading to patch level 2025.1.3 when available; until then, administrators should disable the mobile app in IIS or use the primary Workplace web interface as a mitigation.

Sunbird DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ: Critical Flaws (2025)

🔒 CISA warns of two critical vulnerabilities in Sunbird DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ appliances that could enable unauthorized access or credential theft. One is an authentication bypass via alternate remote-access channels (CVE-2025-66238); the other involves hard‑coded/default credentials (CVE-2025-66237) with a CVSS v4 high score of 8.4. Sunbird has released fixes (dcTrack 9.2.3, Power IQ 9.2.1); until systems are updated, CISA recommends restricting SSH and nonessential ports, changing deployment passwords, isolating control networks behind firewalls, and using secure VPNs for remote access.

MAXHUB Pivot Weak Password Reset Vulnerability Advisory

🚨 A weak password recovery mechanism in MAXHUB Pivot client allows remote attackers to request password resets and potentially take over accounts. MAXHUB reports all Pivot client versions prior to v1.36.2 are affected and has released v1.36.2 to address the issue. CISA assigned CVE-2025-53704 and rates the flaw high severity (CVSS v4 8.7) with low attack complexity. Administrators should apply the update and follow recommended network-segmentation and access controls to reduce exposure.

CISA Releases Nine ICS Advisories for Multiple Vendors

🔔 On December 4, 2025, CISA published nine Industrial Control Systems advisories addressing vulnerabilities in products from Mitsubishi Electric, MAXHUB, Johnson Controls, Sunbird, SolisCloud, and Advantech. The release also includes updated advisories for Consilium Safety CS5000 and Johnson Controls FX families. Each advisory provides technical details, affected versions, and recommended mitigations. Administrators are encouraged to review the advisories and apply vendor guidance promptly.

Advantech iView SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2025-13373)

⚠️ Advantech iView versions 5.7.05.7057 and earlier are affected by an SQL injection vulnerability in SNMP v1 trap handling (port 162) that can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity. CISA assigns CVE-2025-13373 with a CVSS v4 base score of 8.7 (and CVSS v3.1 7.5). Successful exploitation could disclose, modify, or delete data. Advantech recommends updating to iView v5.8.1; CISA advises network isolation, firewalls, and secure remote access.

Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2 Cleartext Credential Risk

🔒 CISA warns that Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2 contains a cleartext storage vulnerability (CVE-2025-3784) that can expose credentials stored in project files. The issue affects all versions and may allow a local attacker with file access to open password-protected projects and read or modify project data. A vendor fix is under development; organizations should restrict access, block untrusted remote logins, and follow the mitigations recommended by Mitsubishi Electric and CISA.

Urgent: Patch React 19 and Next.js to Mitigate RCE

⚠️ Developers must immediately upgrade React 19 and affected frameworks such as Next.js after researchers at Wiz disclosed a critical deserialization vulnerability in the React Server Components (RSC) Flight protocol that can enable remote code execution. The flaw exists in default configurations and impacts React 19.0.0, 19.1.0, 19.1.1 and 19.2.0, while Next.js 15.x and 16.x App Router deployments received a related CVE. Upgrade to the latest vendor-recommended releases now and follow the React blog's guidance.

Google Cloud guidance on CVE-2025-55182 for React/Next.js

🔒 Meta and Vercel disclosed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in React Server Components (CVE-2025-55182) that also affected some Next.js releases. Google Cloud rolled out a preconfigured Cloud Armor WAF rule (cve-canary), is enforcing protections for Firebase Hosting, and recommends testing the rule in preview while enabling ALB request logging to consume telemetry. Customers should promptly update dependencies to React 19.2.1 and the patched Next.js releases and redeploy services to remove the vulnerability.

Critical Privilege-Escalation Flaw in King Addons for WP

⚠️ A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-8489) in the King Addons for Elementor plugin is being actively exploited to create administrative accounts during registration. Attacks began on October 31, a day after public disclosure, and Wordfence reports blocking more than 48,400 exploit attempts. Site owners should upgrade to King Addons 51.1.35 immediately and check logs for suspicious IPs and unexpected admin accounts.

Critical RSC Deserialization Flaw in React and Next.js

🚨 A maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerability in React Server Components (CVE-2025-55182, CVSS 10.0) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript by sending crafted payloads to Server Function endpoints. Affected npm packages include react-server-dom-webpack, react-server-dom-parcel, and react-server-dom-turbopack in specific 19.x releases; fixes are available in 19.0.1, 19.1.2, and 19.2.1. The issue also impacts Next.js (CVE-2025-66478, CVSS 10.0) across multiple releases and has been patched in a series of 15.x and 16.x updates. Security firm Wiz reports roughly 39% of cloud environments host vulnerable instances; apply patches immediately.

Microsoft Quietly Patches Long-Exploited Windows LNK Bug

🔒 Microsoft has quietly fixed CVE-2025-9491, a Windows Shortcut (.LNK) UI misinterpretation flaw that enabled remote code execution and has been abused since 2017 by multiple state-affiliated and criminal groups. The change, deployed in November 2025, forces the Properties dialog to display the full Target command string regardless of length, removing the truncation that hid malicious arguments. Vendors including 0patch and ACROS Security noted alternative mitigations — a UI change by Microsoft and a warning-based micropatch — that together reduce user exposure.

Critical King Addons WordPress Plugin Flaw Exploited

⚠️ A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability in the King Addons plugin for Elementor (CVE-2025-8489, CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited to create administrative accounts. The flaw stems from an insecure handle_register_ajax() implementation that permits unauthenticated users to specify the administrator role during registration via the "/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" endpoint. A patch is available in version 51.1.35 (released September 25, 2025); administrators should update immediately and audit for unauthorized admin users.

Cloudflare WAF Blocks Critical React Server Components RCE

🛡️ Cloudflare has deployed new WAF protections to mitigate a high‑severity RCE in React Server Components (CVE-2025-55182). All customers whose React traffic is proxied through the Cloudflare WAF are automatically protected — the rules are included in both the Free Managed Ruleset and the standard Managed Ruleset and default to Block. Rule IDs: Managed Ruleset 33aa8a8a948b48b28d40450c5fb92fba and Free Ruleset 2b5d06e34a814a889bee9a0699702280; Cloudflare Workers are immune. Customers on paid plans should verify Managed Rules are enabled and update to React 19.2.1 and the recommended Next.js releases (16.0.7, 15.5.7, 15.4.8).

Google fixes two Android zero-days, 107 vulnerabilities

🔒 Google released its December 2025 Android security bulletin addressing 107 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days (CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572) that are reported to be under limited targeted exploitation. The flaws affect Android 13–16 and include information-disclosure and privilege‑escalation issues; the most critical fix this month is CVE-2025-48631 (DoS). Updates also include critical kernel fixes for Qualcomm and closed‑source vendors, and Samsung has ported fixes. Users should apply updates, keep Play Protect active, or move to supported builds.

KB5070311 Causes Explorer to Flash White in Dark Mode

⚠️ Microsoft confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update can cause a brief bright white flash when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. The behavior is also triggered when navigating to or from Home or Gallery, creating a new tab, toggling the Details pane, or selecting 'More details' while copying files. Microsoft says it is working on a solution but has not provided a timeline; affected users are advised to disable dark mode as a temporary workaround.

Code Injection Vulnerability in Longwatch Device Firmware

⚠️ Industrial Video & Control Longwatch versions 6.309–6.334 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated HTTP GET requests to execute arbitrary code, resulting in SYSTEM-level remote code execution. CISA assigns high severity (CVSS v4 9.3; CVSS v3.1 9.8) and recommends upgrading to version 6.335 or later. Reduce network exposure, isolate control networks behind firewalls, and use secure remote access methods while applying the vendor patch.

Mirion Medical EC2 NMIS BioDose: High-Risk Vulnerabilities

⚠️ Mirion Medical's EC2 Software NMIS BioDose versions prior to 23.0 contain multiple high-severity vulnerabilities (CVSS v4: 8.7) that are remotely exploitable and can enable code execution, data disclosure, and unauthorized access. The issues include incorrect permission assignment, client-side authentication, and hard-coded credentials affecting installed executables, the embedded SQL Server, and database accounts. Mirion recommends updating to v23.0 or later; CISA advises isolating control networks, minimizing exposure, and using secure remote access while performing impact analysis.

Windows 11 KB5070311 Preview Fixes Explorer Freezes

🔧 Microsoft has published the optional KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11, delivering 49 non-security fixes and quality improvements. The November preview resolves an explorer.exe and taskbar hang triggered by certain notifications, corrects File Explorer search issues affecting some SMB shares, and addresses an LSASS access-violation instability. Install via Settings → Windows Update or download from the Microsoft Update Catalog; this update advances 25H2 and 24H2 builds to 26200.7309 and 26100.7309 respectively.

Google patches 107 Android zero-days and critical flaws

🔒 In its December Android Security Bulletin, Google disclosed 107 zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Android and AOSP-based systems, publishing fixes for 51 issues on December 1 and promising the remaining 56 on December 5. Among the patched flaws, two high-severity framework bugs (CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572) may be under limited targeted exploitation and affect Android 13–16. The bulletin also lists a critical framework vulnerability (CVE-2025-48631) that can cause a remote denial-of-service without additional privileges. Patches for kernel and third-party components from vendors such as Arm, MediaTek, Qualcomm and others will follow.

Google Issues December Patch for 107 Android Flaws

🔒 Google released its December 2025 Android security update addressing 107 vulnerabilities across Framework, System, Kernel and components from Arm, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Unison. Two high-severity Framework defects — CVE-2025-48633 (information disclosure) and CVE-2025-48572 (privilege elevation) — are reported as exploited in the wild. A separate critical Framework issue, CVE-2025-48631, could enable remote DoS without added privileges. Google published two patch levels, 2025-12-01 and 2025-12-05, and users should update promptly when vendors release device-specific builds.