Global Cyberattacks from Nation-State Actors Posing Greater Threats

The macro-trend I’m most alarmed by today is the fact that attackers don’t seem to care about getting caught anymore. We have seen an increase in temerity of attacks by nation-states, such as the Russian attack on SolarWinds, and seen their attack tactics shift from targeted, stealthy operations...

vulhub

This repository is an offensive tool for vulnerability research and exploitation, specifically targeting various web applications and services. It contains a collection of exploits and tools for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in software and systems. The repository includes a variety ...

Answering Log4Shell-related questions

Important notice On December 18th, Log4j version 2.17.0 was released to address open vulnerabilities. It is highly recommended to update your systems as soon as possible. History of the Log4j library vulnerabilities CVE-2021-44228 initial vulnerability – partially fixed in 2.15.0 CVE-2021-45046...

Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2021

Hello everyone! Its even strange to talk about other vulnerabilities, while everyone is so focused on vulnerabilities in log4j. But life doesnt stop. Other vulnerabilities appear every day. And of course, there are many critical ones among them that require immediate patching. This episode will b...

After Log4j, December’s Patch Tuesday has snuck up on us

For anyone about to sit back after checking their environment for the Log4j vulnerabilities and applying patches where needed, here are some more things that need patching. Microsoft In 2021’s final Patch Tuesday, Microsoft included a total of 67 fixes for security vulnerabilities. The total set ...

KLA12392 RCE vulnerability in Microsoft Azure

Remote code execution vulnerability was found in Microsoft Azure. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Original advisories CVE-2021-44228 Exploitation Public exploits exist for this vulnerability. Malware exists for this vulnerability. Usually such malware is...

Google Warns That NSO Hacking Is On Par With Elite Spy Groups

ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen...

Exploit for Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in F5 Nginx

This repository is an open-source collection of vulnerable systems and applications for educational purposes, known as Vulhub. It is a defensive blue-team research and threat mitigation tool, used to improve detection, response, and patch prioritization. The repository contains a variety of...

Detect Exploitation Attempts With Qualys XDR (Beta)

The recently announced Log4JShell / CVE-2021-44228 exploit is the latest reminder of why it’s so important to maintain an enterprise-wide view of your security posture. The heart of the exploit centers around misuse of the JNDI lookup function built into log4j. Impact: There are multiple proofs o...

How to Buy Precious Patching Time as Log4j Exploits Fly

Sure, Apache got a patch out fast when the Log4j logging library vulnerability – aka Javageddon or “up there with Shellshock” – exploded last week. But emergency patches take days best-case scenario or weeks to install: plenty of time for attackers to do their worst. Which they lickety-split did,...

KLA12386 Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Apps

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Microsoft Apps. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, spoof user interface. Below is a complete list of vulnerabilities: 1. A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office app can be exploited remotely to...

KLA12391 RCE vulnerability in Apache Log4j

Remote code execution vulnerability was found in Apache Log4j. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Original advisories Apache Log4j Security Vulnerabilities Exploitation Public exploits exist for this vulnerability. Malware exists for this vulnerability...

Exploit for Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Siemens 6Bk1602-0Aa12-0Tp0_Firmware

CVE-2021-44228 Helpers Helpers, examples, and exploits for cv...

Zero Day in Ubiquitous Apache Log4j Tool Under Active Attack

An excruciating, easily exploited flaw in the ubiquitous Java logging library Apache Log4j could allow unauthenticated remote code execution RCE and complete server takeover — and it’s being exploited in the wild. The flaw first turned up on sites that cater to users of the world’s favorite game,...

Sprawling Active Attack Aims to Take Over 1.6M WordPress Sites

An active attack against more than 1.6 million WordPress sites is underway, with researchers spotting tens of millions of attempts to exploit four different plugins and several Epsilon Framework themes. The goal, they said, is complete site takeover using administrative privileges. The scope of t...

ThinkPHP < 5.0.24 RCE

The version of ThinkPhP installed on the remote host is prior to 5.0.24. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary php code through multiple parameters. Note that Nessus has not tested for this...

DEBIAN-CVE-2021-43528

Thunderbird unexpectedly enabled JavaScript in the composition area. The JavaScript execution context was limited to this area and did not receive chrome-level privileges, but could be used as a stepping stone to further an attack with other vulnerabilities. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird...

Improve kernel security with the new Microsoft Vulnerable and Malicious Driver Reporting Center

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have continued to raise the security bar for drivers running in the kernel. Kernel-mode driver publishers must pass the Hardware Lab Kit HLK compatibility tests, malware scanning, and prove their identity through extended validation EV certificates. This has significantl...

Grafana releases an emergency patch for a Zero-Day vulnerability

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. A vulnerability in Chrome and Microsoft Edge Chromium-based exists as a result of a use-after-free Grafana, a database analyzing, and monitoring tool used by major companies has been affected by a high severe zero-day...

IBM Cognos Analytics has an unspecified vulnerability (CNVD-2021-95245)

IBM Cognos Analytics is a suite of business intelligence software from IBM Corporation of the United States. The software includes reports, dashboards and scorecards, and can assist companies in adjusting their decisions by analyzing content such as key factors and key people. IBM Cognos Analytic...