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Critical Cisco ISE Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Threatens Cloud Environments on AWS, Azure, and OCI

June 5, 2025
Network Security / Vulnerability

Cisco has issued security patches for a severe vulnerability affecting its Identity Services Engine (ISE). This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-20286 and rated 9.9 out of 10 on the CVSS scale, could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to perform harmful actions on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability, categorized as a static credential issue, affects cloud deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Cisco warned that attackers could potentially access sensitive data, perform limited administrative tasks, alter system configurations, or disrupt services in the affected environments. The networking company credited Kentaro Kawane from GMO Cybersecurity for reporting the flaw and acknowledged the presence of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, although no active exploitation has been confirmed.

Critical Cisco ISE Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Threatens Cloud Environments on AWS, Azure, and OCI On June 5, 2025, Cisco announced the release of security patches addressing a high-severity vulnerability within its Identity Services Engine (ISE). This flaw, designated as CVE-2025-20286, has received a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10,…

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Critical Cisco ISE Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Threatens Cloud Environments on AWS, Azure, and OCI

June 5, 2025
Network Security / Vulnerability

Cisco has issued security patches for a severe vulnerability affecting its Identity Services Engine (ISE). This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-20286 and rated 9.9 out of 10 on the CVSS scale, could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to perform harmful actions on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability, categorized as a static credential issue, affects cloud deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Cisco warned that attackers could potentially access sensitive data, perform limited administrative tasks, alter system configurations, or disrupt services in the affected environments. The networking company credited Kentaro Kawane from GMO Cybersecurity for reporting the flaw and acknowledged the presence of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, although no active exploitation has been confirmed.

The Unexpected Culprit: Git Repositories

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, while phishing and ransomware consistently steal headlines, there is a more insidious risk that lurks beneath the surface in many organizations: the exposure of Git repositories that leak sensitive data. This risk quietly undermines security by creating shadow access to critical systems. Git…

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AndroxGh0st Malware Leverages Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services

On November 8, 2024, IoT Security / Vulnerability

The creators of the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a wider range of security vulnerabilities affecting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying the Mozi botnet. According to a recent report by CloudSEK, this botnet employs remote code execution and credential theft techniques to maintain ongoing access, using unpatched vulnerabilities to infiltrate critical infrastructures.

AndroxGh0st is a Python-based attack tool specifically designed to target Laravel applications, aiming to extract sensitive data related to services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), SendGrid, and Twilio. Active since at least 2022, it has previously exploited vulnerabilities in the Apache web server (CVE-2021-41773), Laravel Framework (CVE-2018-15133), and PHPUnit (CVE-2017-9841) to gain initial access, escalate privileges, and maintain persistent control over compromised systems. Earlier this January, U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies…

AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services November 8, 2024 In a notable escalation of cyber threats, the creators of AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a wider range of security vulnerabilities affecting numerous internet-facing applications. This malicious software has recently adopted the Mozi botnet, a tool…

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AndroxGh0st Malware Leverages Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services

On November 8, 2024, IoT Security / Vulnerability

The creators of the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a wider range of security vulnerabilities affecting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying the Mozi botnet. According to a recent report by CloudSEK, this botnet employs remote code execution and credential theft techniques to maintain ongoing access, using unpatched vulnerabilities to infiltrate critical infrastructures.

AndroxGh0st is a Python-based attack tool specifically designed to target Laravel applications, aiming to extract sensitive data related to services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), SendGrid, and Twilio. Active since at least 2022, it has previously exploited vulnerabilities in the Apache web server (CVE-2021-41773), Laravel Framework (CVE-2018-15133), and PHPUnit (CVE-2017-9841) to gain initial access, escalate privileges, and maintain persistent control over compromised systems. Earlier this January, U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies…

Hacker Breaches Exposed AWS Bucket, Accessing Millions of IMDataCenter Records

In a significant cybersecurity incident, researcher Jeremiah Fowler has revealed a critical data breach involving IMDataCenter, a Florida-based data solutions company. The breach has resulted in the exposure of a vast database that contains sensitive personal information belonging to individual users and various client organizations. The compromised database, which includes…

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Master the Next Step, Not Everything

Focused Skill Building: Addressing Key Problems in Cybersecurity Roles In the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, ongoing education is imperative; it doesn’t cease upon securing a position or following a career path. Instead, the need for targeted learning intensifies as professionals find themselves grappling with real-world challenges. Rather than the foundational…

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Protect Your Cloud Databases: Comprehensive Security Solutions for AWS and Azure Webinar

Cloud Data Security & Resilience , Security Operations Presented by Rubrik 60 mins As organizations increasingly depend on cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure for critical database operations, the importance of robust and unified data protection has surged. This shift brings with it both opportunities and responsibilities, especially concerning…

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Malicious PyPI Package Aims at Compromising Developer Credentials

Cloud Security, Security Operations JFrog Discovers Multi-Stage Malware Targeting Cloud Infrastructure Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • June 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock JFrog researchers have identified a multi-stage malware embedded in a Python package specifically designed to steal sensitive information from cloud infrastructures. The malicious package, named chimera-sandbox-extensions, was disclosed by the…

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Rising Global Tensions Drive Increase in Cyber Threats to IoT and Cloud Systems

Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) Insights on the Expanding Threat Landscape from AWS and Deloitte Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 2, 2025 PJ Hamlen, worldwide leader, global partner security initiative, Amazon Web Services, and Julie Bernard, principal, cyber and strategic risk, Deloitte & Touche…

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