Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is a file read issue in PAN-OS, an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the “nobody” user. Palo Alto Networks addressed the flaw CVE-2025-0111 on February 12, 2025.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Authentication and access management increasingly perceived as core to Zero Trust Security. While many consider that remote access to corporate resources and data as the key disruption, security teams had to face many more challenges. State of Multi-Factor Authentication. Simplicity is always an ally of security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Attackers accessed targets via VPN gateways lacking multifactor authentication, some of which ran outdated software. In each of the cases, attackers initially accessed targets using compromised VPN gateways without multifactor authentication enabled. Overlapping indicators link these cases to prior Fog and Akira ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

. “Organizations relying on PAN-OS firewalls should assume that unpatched devices are being targeted andtake immediate steps to secure them.“ An unauthenticated attacker on the network couple exploit the vulnerability to bypass authentication and invoke certain PHP scripts. ” reads the report published by Assetnote.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attackers can exploit the SSL VPN gateway by accessing the filesystem via an HTTP header flags attribute and a vulnerable URL without authentication. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. ” reads the advisory. ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2025

SonicWall warns customers to address an authentication bypass vulnerability in its firewall’s SonicOS that is “susceptible to actual exploitation.” “The list of all security advisories and the associated list of vulnerabilities is below. ” “We have identified a high (CVE Score 8.2)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2025

The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue that could allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges by making maliciously crafted CSF proxy requests. An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, 7.0.0

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience. What is Strong Authentication? The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2025

.” The researchers noted that the leak could have allowed attackers to take full control of the database and potentially escalate privileges within the DeepSeek environment, without any authentication. “This level of access posed a critical risk to DeepSeeks own security and for its end-users.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple improper authentication bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Apple improper authentication bug, tracked as CVE-2022-48618 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

5, 2024, CyberNewswire — One Identity proudly announces it has been named a winner in the Hot Company: Privileged Access Management (PAM) category in the 12th annual Cyber Defense Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industrys leading information security magazine. Alisa Viejo, Calif.,

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)added the CyberPanelflaw CVE-2024-51378 (CVSS score: 10.0) Remote attackers could bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a flaw in secMiddleware , which only validates POST requests. to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. and ftp/views.py.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

This method poses a risk of exposing sensitive data or enabling fraudulent activities. The advisory published by the company states that the attacks targeted the endpoints supporting the cross-origin authentication feature, the attacks hit several customers. ” reads advisory. ” reads advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security. Despite this, physical security must be implemented correctly to prevent attackers from gaining physical access and taking whatever they desire.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at Bugcrowd, observed, "This incident may not have been made public if it wasn't for the Form 8-K requirement." To mitigate such risks, organizations must adopt proactive measures.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2025

This week, SonicWall warned customers of a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-23006 (CVSS score of 9,8) impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances. reads the advisory.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

“Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to perform a remote code execution.” “This could allow an authenticated user to perform a remote code execution attack against a customer’s Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) web server.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

is an inadequate authentication mechanisms that could allow an attacker to access sensitive information like usernames, MD5 password hashes, and configuration data. Attackers can also trigger flaws to extract network details to infiltrate connected systems, increasing the risk of data breaches and ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A remote authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the /h/autoSaveDraft function. The vulnerability was addressed inJuly 2023with version 8.8.15 Patch 40. . ” reads the advisory published by Microsoft.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. A previous faulty update had already suggested broader problems with CrowdStrike’s security software at the time, though the problem didn’t receive that much publicity. million systems worldwide.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The vulnerability is a missing authentication issue in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud versions, an attacker could execute arbitrary code or commands through specially crafted requests. “A ” To mitigate the risks associated with the exploitation of this FortiManager vulnerability, several strategies can be implemented.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Researchers found multiple flaws in widely used network management products from Nagios that pose serious risk to organizations. AutoDiscovery component and could lead to post-authenticated RCE under the security context of the user running Nagios. The vendor released patches for each of the impacted products in August.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

GitLab addressed two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). GitLab released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities in Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). ” reads the advisory published by the company. ” continues the analysis.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

However, this trend also introduces significant data security risks that cannot be overlooked. To navigate the complexities of global talent outsourcing while safeguarding valuable data, organizations must adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to risk mitigation. Unauthorized access to sensitive data 1.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2023

PyPI is going to enforce two-factor authentication (2FA) for all project maintainers by the end of this year over security concerns. Due to security concerns, PyPI will be mandating the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) for all project maintainers by the end of this year. ” continues the announcement. .

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ivanti warned customers of a new critical Sentry API authentication bypass vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-38035. The software company Ivanti released urgent security patches to address a critical-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-38035 (CVSS score 9.8), in the Ivanti Sentry (formerly MobileIron Sentry) product.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

Instead, only an HMAC (hash-based message authentication code) is logged in AWS CloudTrail. We also thoroughly investigate all reports of exposed keys and quickly take any necessary actions, such as applying quarantine policies to minimize risks for customers without disrupting their IT environment. Halcyon continues.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By neglecting to set a password, a BMW dealer in India has jeopardized the entire network of car dealerships in the country and put its clients at risk. The BMW Kun Exclusive put its systems at risk by leaving an environment configuration file (.env) Cybernews has no information on how the companies are connected.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

.” “If you can’t update to a patched version, then rotating your security key and ensuring its privacy will help to migitgate the issue.” An authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the nobody user.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Identify assets and their associated risks. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . Handle the threats’ possible risks. .

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Threat actors have dramatically escalated their attacks – targeting security controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conducting wily social engineering attacks and extorting businesses large and small with ransomware. To achieve more resilience in this heightened risk environment, stepping up zero trust maturity is essential.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Once complete, the decryptor will automatically unlock the drive and disable smart card authentication. This policy ensures BitLocker can’t be enabled without the recovery information being securely stored, reducing the risk of BitLocker-based attacks. ” concludes the report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. The continued high ranking of cloud as a target demonstrates a lack of maturity in cloud data security with limited use of encryption, perceived or experienced multi-cloud complexity and the rapid growth of enterprise data. 2021 Report.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S. businesses called #ShieldsUp.

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