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🔔 CISA has added five vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. The new entries affect Hikvision, Rockwell, and multiple Apple products and include CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2021-22681, CVE-2021-30952, CVE-2023-41974, and CVE-2023-43000. Under BOD 22-01 Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate listed CVEs by the required due dates; CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation to reduce exposure to common attack vectors.

⚠️ Ox Security has disclosed a zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting FreeScout, tracked as CVE-2026-28289 (Mail2Shell), which bypasses an earlier fix (CVE-2026-27636). By sending a single crafted email to any address configured in FreeScout, an attacker can execute code on the server without authentication and without any user interaction. Ox warned thousands of instances may be exposed and urged immediate upgrades to v1.8.207 or later. Administrators are also advised to disable AllowOverrideAll in Apache on affected servers.

🛠 This article reviews fourteen long-dormant software vulnerabilities that persisted for ten to thirty years and were only recently discovered or fixed. It highlights flaws across foundational components — from libpng and Python modules to Windows internals, bootloaders, network daemons, and secrets vaults — illustrating how legacy design choices and sparse code review can leave pervasive risks. The piece summarizes impacts, discovery timelines, and the remediation actions taken by vendors and maintainers.

🔒 Hitachi Energy disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in the RTU500 series CMU firmware that may reveal limited user-management data or cause device outages. The issues span improper permission handling, input validation gaps, uncontrolled recursion, and unbounded memory allocation, with CVSS scores up to 7.5. Vendor fixes are available — update to CMU Firmware 12.7.8, 13.7.8 (or later), or 13.8.2 as applicable — and apply recommended network mitigations until devices are patched.

⚠️ Hitachi Energy disclosed authentication-based directory access vulnerabilities in the Relion REB500 product (firmware versions ≤ 8.3.3.0), tracked as CVE-2026-2459 and CVE-2026-2460. Authenticated users with certain roles can access and modify directories beyond their authorization. The vendor advises updating to REB500 v8.3.3.1 and recommends disabling or tightly controlling the Installer role as an interim mitigation.

⚠️ The Labkotec LID-3300IP ice detector contains an unauthenticated remote-access vulnerability (CVE-2026-1775) that allows an attacker to modify device parameters and execute operational commands by sending specially crafted packets. CISA assigns a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.4 (Critical). Labkotec recommends migrating to the LID-3300IP Type 2, installing firmware V2.40, and enabling HTTPS; until remediation, operators should remove Internet exposure, segment networks, enforce strong credentials, and monitor device activity.

⚠️ CISA warns of a high-severity driver vulnerability, CVE-2026-3437, in Portwell Engineering Toolkits v4.8.2 allowing a local authenticated user to read and write arbitrary memory. The flaw (CWE-119) can enable privilege escalation or denial-of-service, and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8. Portwell has not responded to CISA coordination requests; users should minimize device exposure and contact Portwell support for guidance.

🔒 Google patched a high-severity WebView policy enforcement bug, CVE-2026-0628 (CVSS 8.8), in early January 2026 that could let a malicious extension inject scripts or HTML into the browser's new Gemini side panel. Discovered by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researcher Gal Weizman, the flaw could have enabled privilege escalation to access local files, take screenshots, and turn on camera or microphone without consent. The fix shipped in Chrome 143.0.7499.192/.193 (Windows/Mac) and 143.0.7499.192 (Linux).

⚠️ Kaspersky's GReAT discovered a critical flaw, CVE-2026-3102, in ExifTool that can execute embedded shell commands when processing crafted image metadata on macOS if ExifTool is invoked with the -n/--printConv flag. The issue affects ExifTool versions 13.49 and earlier and can be exploited in automated workflows or apps that bundle the library. Update to ExifTool 13.50 immediately, isolate processing of untrusted files, and verify third-party tools do not include older copies of the library.

🔒 Researchers at Oasis Security disclosed a chain of flaws that allowed malicious websites to connect to a locally running OpenClaw agent and seize control. The issue exploits browser behavior that permits WebSocket connections to localhost combined with the agent’s automatic device pairing, weak authentication and disabled rate limits. Tracked as CVE-2026-25253, the vulnerability enabled silent password brute-forcing and device registration. OpenClaw issued a prompt fix (v2026.2.25+) but experts warn architectural changes and stronger controls are needed.

🔒 CISA reports multiple vulnerabilities in Chargemap's public charging infrastructure that could allow attackers to impersonate charging stations, hijack sessions, and disrupt services. The most severe issue (CVE-2026-25851) involves unauthenticated OCPP WebSocket endpoints and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4. Chargemap did not respond to coordination; users should contact vendor support and reduce network exposure until fixes are available.

🔒 Yokogawa has issued patches for multiple Vnet/IP vulnerabilities affecting CENTUM VP R6 and R7 interface packages that could allow denial-of-service or, in one case, arbitrary code execution. Affected packages (VP6C3300 and VP7C3300) at or below R1.07.00 are vulnerable; the flaws are tracked as CVE-2025-1924 and CVE-2025-48019 through CVE-2025-48023. CISA reports CVSS scores up to 6.9 (MEDIUM) and recommends applying vendor patch R1.08.00 and following advisory YSAR-26-0002 for implementation guidance.

⚠️ CISA warns of multiple critical vulnerabilities in CloudCharge cloudcharge.se affecting OCPP WebSocket endpoints (four CVEs, highest CVSS 9.4). Exploits can enable station impersonation, session hijacking, credential exposure, and large-scale denial of service by suppressing or misrouting telemetry. CloudCharge did not respond to coordination requests; operators should apply network mitigations and restrict Internet exposure. CISA identifies Energy and Transportation sectors as at risk worldwide.

🔒 Successful exploitation of vulnerabilities in SWITCH EV charging infrastructure could allow attackers to impersonate charging stations, hijack sessions, suppress or misroute legitimate telemetry, and manipulate backend data. The advisory identifies four CVEs affecting all product versions, including CVE-2026-27767 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4 (Critical). Vendor coordination was not received; CISA recommends minimizing network exposure, isolating control-system networks, using secure remote access, and contacting the vendor for remediation status. No known public exploitation has been reported.

🔒 CISA reports multiple critical vulnerabilities in EV2GO ev2go.io WebSocket interfaces that allow unauthenticated actors to impersonate charging stations, hijack sessions, and manipulate backend data. Exploitation can lead to large-scale denial of service, suppression or misrouting of legitimate telemetry, and unauthorized control of charging infrastructure; affected versions are all and the highest CVSS score is 9.4. Vendor coordination was not received; operators should minimize Internet exposure, isolate ICS networks, and implement stronger authentication, session management, and rate limiting.

🔒 CISA reports an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-1241) affecting Pelco Sarix Professional 3 Series IP cameras running firmware <=02.52. Successful exploitation can permit unauthenticated access to live video streams and sensitive device data, creating privacy, operational, and compliance risks across multiple critical infrastructure sectors. Pelco has released firmware 02.53 to address the issue; users should update promptly and follow network hardening guidance such as isolating camera networks, minimizing internet exposure, and placing devices behind firewalls.

⚠️ Copeland has released patches addressing numerous severe vulnerabilities in XWEB and XWEB Pro appliances that may allow authentication bypass, remote code execution, denial-of-service, path traversal, and memory corruption. Affected firmware includes XWEB 300D PRO, 500D PRO, and 500B PRO running version 1.12.1 or earlier. Several issues are rated high or critical, including one pre-authentication vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0. Administrators should apply vendor updates immediately and minimize device exposure on untrusted networks.

⚠️ Johnson Controls Frick Controls Quantum HD (versions <= 10.22) contains multiple critical vulnerabilities that can allow pre‑authentication remote code execution, code injection, information disclosure, and denial of service. CISA catalogs six CVEs, including four critical code/OS injection issues (CVSS 9.1), a high severity path traversal (CVSS 7.5), and a medium severity plaintext credential issue (CVSS 6.2). The vendor designates versions 10.22–11 as legacy and recommends upgrading to Quantum HD Unity version 12 or higher, applying the vendor hardening guidance, and following network isolation and access best practices.

⚠ Mobility46 charging stations running mobility46.se are affected by multiple OCPP WebSocket vulnerabilities that can allow unauthorized administrative access, session hijacking, credential exposure, and denial-of-service. Four CVEs are documented, including one critical issue with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4. Mobility46 did not respond to CISA coordination; operators should isolate devices, apply network controls, and contact the vendor for guidance.

🔒 CISA warns of multiple critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in EV Energy ev.energy software that could permit unauthorized administrative control, session hijacking, credential exposure, and denial-of-service against charging stations. The advisory identifies four CVEs (including CVE-2026-27772) affecting all versions and assigns a top CVSS score of 9.4 for the most severe issue. EV Energy did not respond to coordination requests; CISA recommends vendor fixes and immediate network hardening, including minimizing Internet exposure and restricting access to charge point endpoints.