All news with #vulnerability disclosure tag

⚠️ Three newly disclosed vulnerabilities in runC (CVE-2025-31133, CVE-2025-52565, CVE-2025-52881) could allow attackers to bypass container isolation and obtain root write access on the host. The issues involve manipulated bind mounts and redirected writes to /proc, and one flaw affects runC releases back to 1.0.0-rc3. Patches are available in recent runC releases; administrators should update, monitor for suspicious symlink/mount activity, and consider enabling user namespaces or running rootless containers as mitigations.

🔒 QNAP has released patches for seven zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited to hack NAS devices during the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 contest. The flaws affect QTS/QuTS hero and several bundled apps, including Hyper Data Protector, Malware Remover, and HBS 3, and are tracked under multiple CVEs. Fixed firmware and app builds are available and administrators are advised to update via Control Panel > System > Firmware Update and the App Center, then change all passwords. Regularly checking product support status and applying updates promptly are recommended to maintain security.

🔒 Cisco has released updates to address a critical vulnerability in Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) — CVE-2025-20354 — found in the Java RMI process that can let unauthenticated attackers execute arbitrary commands as root. A separate CCX Editor flaw allows authentication bypass and script execution with admin privileges. Administrators should upgrade to the first fixed releases (12.5 SU3 ES07 or 15.0 ES01) immediately; Cisco has not yet observed active exploitation.

⚠️ A critical remote-code execution vulnerability in @react-native-community/cli and its cli-server-api component lets attackers run arbitrary OS commands via the Metro development server. The flaw stems from a /open-url endpoint that forwards a supplied URL directly to the open() package and, despite console messages, the server can bind to 0.0.0.0 rather than localhost. JFrog demonstrated Windows exploitation and the issue is fixed in cli-server-api version 20.0.0; users should update or bind the server to 127.0.0.1.

⚠️ A critical vulnerability in the popular Post SMTP WordPress plugin, which has more than 400,000 active installations, allowed unauthenticated attackers to read email logs — including password reset messages — and change any user password, enabling full account and site takeover. Wordfence reported active exploitation and urged immediate updates after detecting thousands of automated attacks. Administrators should install the patched release or disable the plugin immediately to prevent compromise.

🚨 CISA added two vulnerabilities affecting Gladinet CentreStack/Triofox and Control Web Panel (CWP) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-11371 (CVSS 7.5) can expose files or directories to external parties, while CVE-2025-48703 (CVSS 9.0) is an OS command injection enabling remote code execution via the t_total parameter. Huntress reported live reconnaissance activity against Gladinet, and Federal civilian agencies must remediate by November 25, 2025.

🔒 Cisco Talos’ Vulnerability Discovery & Research team disclosed multiple vulnerabilities affecting TruffleHog, Fade In, and Dell BSAFE Crypto-C, including arbitrary code execution, out-of-bounds write/use-after-free, and integer/stack overflow issues. The issues were reported by Talos researchers and external collaborators and vendors have issued patches following Cisco’s disclosure policy. Users should apply vendor updates, deploy updated detection rules such as Snort signatures, and consult Talos advisories for indicators and recommended mitigations.

🔒 Check Point researchers disclosed four vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that let attackers alter message content, spoof senders, and manipulate notifications to impersonate colleagues. The issues were reported in March 2024 and remediated across multiple updates beginning with an August 2024 fix for CVE-2024-38197, followed by patches in September 2024 and October 2025. Exploitable by external guests and internal actors alike, the flaws could trick users into clicking malicious links, sharing sensitive data, or accepting fraudulent calls by making messages and caller notifications appear to originate from trusted executives or coworkers.

🔔 CISA added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog: CVE-2025-11371 affecting Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox (files or directories exposed to external parties), and CVE-2025-48703 affecting CWP Control Web Panel (OS command injection). These entries reflect evidence of active exploitation and elevated risk. CISA urges timely remediation under BOD 22-01 and recommends organizations prioritize patching, mitigations, and compensating controls.

🔔 CISA released five Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on November 4, 2025, providing timely information on vulnerabilities, impacts, and mitigations for affected products. The advisories address Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT-6, Survision License Plate Recognition Camera, Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2, Radiometrics VizAir, and IDIS ICM Viewer. Users and administrators are urged to review the technical details and implement recommended mitigations and compensating controls to reduce exposure and protect operational systems.

⚠️ An out-of-band update, KB5070881, that addressed CVE-2025-59287 for Windows Server Update Service inadvertently removed Hotpatch enrollment on a very limited number of Windows Server 2025 machines. Microsoft has stopped offering KB5070881 to Hotpatch-enrolled devices and released KB5070893 the next day to fix the flaw without breaking Hotpatch. Systems that installed the buggy update will receive regular monthly security updates requiring restarts in November and December and will rejoin Hotpatch after the January 2026 baseline. As part of mitigations, Microsoft also disabled the display of WSUS synchronization error details.

⚠️ King Addons for Elementor, installed on over 10,000 WordPress sites, contains two unauthenticated critical vulnerabilities that can enable full site takeover. Patchstack identified an arbitrary file upload (CVE-2025-6327) and a registration-based privilege escalation (CVE-2025-6325) that allow remote attackers to place files in web-accessible directories and create administrative accounts. The vendor released version 51.1.37 to add a role allowlist, input sanitization, upload permission checks and stricter file-type validation — administrators should update immediately and verify whether the 'King Addons Login | Register Form' widget is active.

🔔 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.

⚠️ The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall WordPress plugin (versions up to 4.23.81) contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-11705) that allows low-privileged subscribers to read arbitrary files on the server. The issue is caused by missing capability checks in the GOTMLS_ajax_scan() AJAX handler, enabling attackers who can obtain a nonce to access sensitive files like wp-config.php. The developer released v4.23.83 on October 15, which adds a proper capability check via a new GOTMLS_kill_invalid_user() function; administrators of membership sites should update immediately.

⚠️ CISA disclosed critical vulnerabilities in Vertikal Systems Hospital Manager Backend Services that were fixed as of September 19, 2025. One flaw exposed the unauthenticated ASP.NET tracing endpoint (/trace.axd), allowing disclosure of request traces, headers, session identifiers, and internal paths. A second flaw returned verbose ASP.NET error pages for invalid WebResource.axd requests, revealing framework versions, stack traces, and server paths. CVE-2025-54459 and CVE-2025-61959 were assigned; organizations should apply vendor updates and follow network isolation best practices.

🔒 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.

🔴 Wordfence warns that threat actors are actively exploiting three critical 2024 CVEs in popular WordPress plugins, GutenKit and Hunk Companion, which report more than 40,000 and 8,000 active installations respectively. The vulnerabilities permit unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins or upload spoofed plugin files, enabling remote code execution (RCE) and straightforward site takeover when exploited or chained with other flaws. Discovered via Wordfence's bug bounty in late September and early October, the campaign reignited on 8 October and the vendor has already blocked nearly 8.8 million exploitation attempts while urging administrators to update or remove affected versions.

🔔 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.

🔐 Hackers gained access to a drivers' portal run by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) during the summer, potentially exposing Formula 1 driver records. The three individuals said they were fans who reported a vulnerability instead of pursuing malicious use and claimed they neither viewed nor stored sensitive data after noticing passport details could be retrievable. The FIA took the site offline, secured the system and worked with the researchers to strengthen the portal.

🔒 Researchers at Forescout’s Vedere Labs have disclosed two vulnerabilities in TP-Link Omada and Festa VPN routers that enable command injection and potential unauthorized root access. The flaws are tracked as CVE-2025-7850 (critical, CVSS v4.0 9.3) and CVE-2025-7851 (high, CVSS v4.0 8.7) and stem from an incomplete 2024 fix that left debug functionality and alternate attack paths. TP-Link has published firmware updates; Vedere Labs urges immediate patching and additional mitigations including WAFs, disabling remote admin, and improved monitoring.