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Summary: Progress Software has identified six critical vulnerabilities in its network monitoring application, WhatsUp Gold, which could allow unauthorized access and control over network infrastructure. Organizations are urged to upgrade to version 24.0.1 to mitigate these risks.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Progress Software customers | Progress Software
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Six critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in WhatsUp Gold, affecting all versions below 24.0.1.…Summary: A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2024-8275) has been discovered in the widely-used WordPress plugin The Events Calendar, affecting all versions up to 6.6.4, with a CVSS score of 9.8. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially compromising sensitive data and site integrity.…
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Short SummaryThe speaker discusses the complexities of defining security terms and concepts, particularly in the context of web security. They assert that certain practices, such as storing clear text passwords, may not qualify as vulnerabilities under specific threat models. The real security concerns lie in issues like SQL injection and XSS attacks that can violate security boundaries.…
Summary: Cybersecurity researchers at Darktrace have reported on the exploitation of Fortinet’s FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) through a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788), allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute remote code. The report details the sophisticated tactics used by cybercriminals to maintain persistence and conduct reconnaissance within compromised networks.…
Summary: Two critical vulnerabilities in VICIdial, a widely used open-source contact center solution, have been identified, posing significant risks of data breaches and system compromise. Users are urged to update their systems immediately to mitigate these threats.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: VICIdial Users | VICIdial
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Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8503 and CVE-2024-8504, allow attackers to exploit VICIdial without prior authentication and execute arbitrary commands, respectively.…Summary: CISA and the FBI have issued a warning to technology manufacturers regarding the persistent issue of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in software, urging them to adopt a secure-by-design approach to eliminate these flaws. The agencies emphasize the importance of thorough software reviews and the implementation of robust security measures to prevent exploitation by threat actors.…
Summary: Vitalii Antonenko, a 32-year-old from New York, has admitted to multiple cybercrime offenses, including hacking, credit card trafficking, and money laundering. His criminal activities involved exploiting vulnerable computers to steal sensitive data, which was then sold online and laundered through various financial methods.
Threat Actor: Vitalii Antonenko | Vitalii Antonenko
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Antonenko and his accomplices targeted vulnerable computers to steal credit card information and personally identifiable information (PII).…Summary: The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings about critical vulnerabilities in Baxter’s Connex Health Portal and Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC programmable controllers, both of which are widely used in healthcare and manufacturing sectors. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including potential unauthorized access to sensitive data and operational disruptions, prompting the vendors to release updates and recommend mitigations.…
Summary: Security researchers uncovered a vulnerability in the FlyCASS system, which manages airport security screenings for airline crew, allowing unauthorized access to aircraft cockpits through SQL injection. Despite notifying the Department of Homeland Security, the TSA downplayed the severity of the issue while the vulnerability was eventually fixed.…
Summary: Centreon has issued a critical security bulletin regarding multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in its Centreon Web interface, which could severely impact organizations using the platform. The vulnerabilities, with CVSS scores up to 9.1, necessitate immediate action to prevent potential exploitation.
Threat Actor: Unknown | SQL injection attackers Victim: Centreon users | Centreon
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Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities identified in Centreon Web, including CVE-2024-32501, CVE-2024-33852, and others.…Summary: The Progress WhatsUp Gold team has revealed multiple critical vulnerabilities in their software, affecting all versions prior to 2024.0.0, which could allow attackers to exploit SQL Injection techniques for unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
Threat Actor: Unknown | threat actors Victim: Progress Software Corporation | Progress Software Corporation
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Three critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-6670, CVE-2024-6671, CVE-2024-6672) have been identified, all leveraging SQL Injection techniques.…Summary: Two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Roundcube (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008) could allow attackers to steal users’ emails, contacts, and passwords, as well as send emails from compromised accounts. These vulnerabilities have been addressed in the latest Roundcube updates, and users are urged to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risks.…
Summary: The content discusses the lack of familiarity with secure software development practices among professionals and the challenges they face in incorporating security into their development practices.
Threat Actor: N/A
Victim: N/A
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Almost one-third of software development professionals are not familiar with secure software development practices, according to a study by the Linux Foundation and the Open Source Security Foundation.…Threat Actor: Unknown | Unknown Victim: PHPBB | PHPBB Price: $40 Monero Exfiltrated Data Type: Databases
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Type: SQL Injection Target: PHPBB (Tested on the latest version) Capabilities: Execute SQL queries and retrieve databasesThe hacker is offering an SQL injection exploit targeting PHPBB forums for $40 Monero.…
Threat Actor: Unknown | Unknown Victim: phpBB | phpBB Price: $69 (Bitcoin) Exfiltrated Data Type: Databases
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A threat actor is offering a SQL injection vulnerability for sale targeting phpBB, a popular open-source forum software. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute SQL queries and retrieve databases.…Summary: This content discusses a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow (CVE-2024-5276) and the availability of a proof-of-concept exploit online.
Threat Actor: N/A
Victim: Enterprise admins using Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow
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A critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-5276) has been discovered in the Workflow component of Fortra FileCatalyst.…Summary: This content discusses multiple vulnerabilities in ADOdb, a PHP database abstraction layer library, and emphasizes the importance of updating the library to mitigate potential security risks.
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been addressed in ADOdb, including SQL injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, and authentication bypasses.…Summary: This content discusses the operations of a threat actor known as Boolka, who deploys sophisticated malware and engages in web attacks to steal data from targeted websites.
Threat Actor: Boolka | Boolka Victim: Various websites | Various websites
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Boolka has been observed exploiting vulnerabilities through SQL injection attacks since 2022, targeting websites across various countries.…Summary: This article discusses a security flaw in the Ollama open-source AI infrastructure platform that could be exploited for remote code execution.
Threat Actor: Unknown | Ollama Victim: Ollama | Ollama
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A security flaw in the Ollama open-source AI infrastructure platform has been discovered, allowing for remote code execution.…Summary: This content discusses the persistent threat of SQL injection (SQLi) attacks, which remain a common source of web application vulnerabilities. It also highlights the emerging risk of SQLi attacks targeting software developed on low-code and no-code platforms.
Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | Cybercriminals Victim: Manufacturers and others | Manufacturers
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SQL injection (SQLi) attacks have persisted since the late 1990s and remain a significant vulnerability in web applications.…