GitHub Security Updates Address Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Server GitHub has announced crucial security updates for its Enterprise Server (GHES), responding to multiple vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw that could lead to unauthorized access. The updates aim to enhance user protection, particularly against a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-9487, which has…
A significant security vulnerability has emerged within the Kubernetes Image Builder, posing a risk of unauthorized root access under specific conditions. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-9486 and rated with a critical CVSS score of 9.8, has been resolved in the latest release, version 0.1.38. The vulnerability was reported by security…
SolarWinds, a technology firm based in Texas, has recently issued critical patches to address a remote code execution vulnerability in its Serv-U managed file transfer service. This move comes on the heels of a significant supply chain attack the company faced late last year, which raised alarms about its security…
Microsoft has recently identified a series of attacks on SolarWinds’ Serv-U managed file transfer service, which were executed using a now-resolved remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability attributed to a Chinese threat group known as “DEV-0322.” This announcement follows SolarWinds’ emergency patches aimed at countering an exploit that could have allowed…
The U.S. government, along with critical allies such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, and NATO, has officially linked a substantial cyberattack on Microsoft Exchange email servers to state-sponsored hacking groups associated with China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The attack exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange, which were…
Significant changes are coming to Gmail’s security protocols. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Updated on November 3 with additional reports regarding compromised Gmail passwords and updated recommendations for users regarding password management. While numerous claims of widespread Gmail password leaks have circulated recently, Google has reassured users that no immediate…
Security Flaw in Styra’s Open Policy Agent Exposes NTLM Hashes Recently, a significant security vulnerability in Styra’s Open Policy Agent (OPA) has come to light, one that could have potentially exposed New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) hashes if exploited. Following a responsible disclosure, this flaw has been addressed in a…
A critical vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint, identified as CVE-2024-38094, has been recently incorporated into the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This adds urgency as CISA has flagged the issue, citing active exploitation in the wild. This high-severity vulnerability, which carries a CVSS score…
This week’s cybersecurity highlights draw attention to rising threats stemming from misconfigurations, software vulnerabilities, and sophisticated malware. The incidents outlined below require the immediate focus of IT teams and business executives. ISC has addressed CVE-2025-5470 in BIND 9, a denial-of-service vulnerability impacting versions 9.16.0 to 9.18.26. The vulnerability enables server…
