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Veeam Releases Patches for Critical RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2025-23121) Scoring 9.9 CVSS in Backup & Replication

Date: Jun 18, 2025
Category: Vulnerability / Data Protection

Veeam has issued patches to address a severe security vulnerability in its Backup & Replication software that permits remote code execution under specific circumstances. Identified as CVE-2025-23121, this flaw has a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10. According to the company’s advisory, it allows remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server by an authenticated domain user. The vulnerability affects all earlier builds of version 12, including 12.3.1.1139, and has been remedied in version 12.3.2 (build 12.3.2.3617). The discovery and reporting of this vulnerability were credited to security researchers from CODE WHITE GmbH and watchTowr. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 suggests that this update addresses concerns raised by CODE WHITE in March 2025 regarding the potential bypassing of a previous patch for a related vulnerability (CVE-2025-23120, also scored 9.9). Additionally, Veeam has resolved another issue within the same product.

Veeam Addresses Critical RCE Vulnerability in Backup & Replication Software On June 18, 2025, Veeam Software announced the release of critical patches addressing a severe vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-23121 within its Backup & Replication platform. This flaw, rated at an…

CISA Alerts on Ongoing Exploitation of Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Flaw Jun 18, 2025 Linux / Vulnerability The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified a security vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel, adding it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to its active exploitation in the wild. This vulnerability, designated CVE-2023-0386 (CVSS score: 7.8), involves improper ownership management that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable systems. A patch was released in early 2023. CISA explained that the flaw arises from unauthorized access to the execution of setuid files with capabilities within the Linux kernel’s OverlayFS subsystem, specifically when users copy capable files from a nosuid mount to another mount. This UID mapping issue enables local users to elevate their privileges on the system. The specific methods of exploitation in current scenarios remain unclear. A report from Datadog in May 2023 highlighted this vulnerability…

CISA Alerts About Ongoing Exploitation of Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Flaw On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning regarding a significant security vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel, now listed in its Known…

Chinese Hackers Leverage Ivanti EPMM Vulnerabilities in Widespread Global Attacks

May 22, 2025
Enterprise Security / Malware

A recently patched duo of security vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software has been exploited by a China-linked threat actor to target various sectors across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-4427 (CVSS score: 5.3) and CVE-2025-4428 (CVSS score: 7.2), can be combined to run arbitrary code on vulnerable devices without needing any authentication. Ivanti addressed these flaws just last week. According to a report from EclecticIQ, the vulnerability chain has been misused by UNC5221, a Chinese cyber espionage group known for targeting edge network devices since at least 2023. Most recently, this group has also been linked to exploitation attempts on SAP NetWeaver instances affected by CVE-2025-31324. The Dutch cybersecurity firm noted that the first exploitation activities began on May 15, 2025, with attacks focused on healthcare, telecommunications, and aviation sectors.

Chinese Cyber Actors Target Global Enterprises Through Ivanti EPMM Vulnerabilities May 22, 2025 – Enterprise Security / Malware Recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape have revealed that a pair of vulnerabilities within Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) software, identified as…

Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Grant Full Root Access via PAM and Udisks Across Major Distributions

June 19, 2025
Linux / Vulnerability

Cybersecurity researchers have identified two local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities that could potentially provide root access on various major Linux distributions. The issues, revealed by Qualys, are detailed below:

  • CVE-2025-6018: LPE from unprivileged to allow_active in Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) for SUSE 15
  • CVE-2025-6019: LPE from allow_active to root in libblockdev through the udisks daemon

“These modern ‘local-to-root’ vulnerabilities have bridged the divide between a regular user and complete system control,” stated Saeed Abbasi, Senior Manager at Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU). “By leveraging legitimate services like udisks loop-mounts and PAM/environment intricacies, attackers with any active GUI or SSH session can bypass polkit’s allow_active trust zone and gain root access within seconds.”

Qualys noted that CVE-2025-6018 is found in the PAM configuration of openSUSE Leap…

Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Expose Root Access Risks Across Major Distributions June 19, 2025 In a significant cybersecurity development, researchers from Qualys have identified two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities that could be exploited to attain root access on systems using prominent…

Google Strengthens GenAI Security with Enhanced Multi-Layered Defenses Against Prompt Injection Threats

June 23, 2025
Artificial Intelligence / AI Security

Google has announced new safety measures aimed at fortifying its generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems against emerging threats such as indirect prompt injections. These attacks, unlike direct prompt injections that involve the submission of harmful commands, embed malicious instructions within external data sources like emails, documents, or calendar invites, potentially leading AI systems to leak sensitive information or execute harmful actions. In response, Google’s GenAI security team has developed a comprehensive “layered” defense strategy that raises the difficulty, cost, and complexity associated with executing successful attacks. This multifaceted approach includes model hardening and the introduction of specialized safeguards.

Google Enhances Security Measures to Protect GenAI from Prompt Injection Threats On June 23, 2025, Google announced strategic enhancements to the security of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aimed at countering sophisticated attack vectors such as indirect prompt injection.…