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Week in review: Apache Struts vulnerability exploit attempt, EOL Sophos firewalls get hotfix
2023-12-17 09:00

EOL Sophos firewalls get hotfix for old but still exploited vulnerabilityOver a year has passed since Sophos delivered patches for a vulnerability affecting Sophos Firewalls that was being actively exploited by attackers, and now they have pushed additional ones to protect vulnerable EOL devices. Attackers are trying to exploit Apache Struts vulnerabilityAttackers are trying to leverage public proof-of-exploit exploit code for CVE-2023-50164, the recently patched path traversal vulnerability in Apache Struts 2.

Attackers are trying to exploit Apache Struts vulnerability (CVE-2023-50164)
2023-12-14 10:21

Attackers are trying to leverage public proof-of-exploit exploit code for CVE-2023-50164, the recently patched path traversal vulnerability in Apache Struts 2. "Attackers aim to deploy webshells, with some cases targeting the parameter 'fileFileName' - a deviation from the original exploit PoC," Akamai's Security Intelligence Group flagged on Wednesday.

Hackers are exploiting critical Apache Struts flaw using public PoC
2023-12-13 16:19

Hackers are attempting to leverage a recently fixed critical vulnerability in Apache Struts that leads to remote code execution, in attacks that rely on publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code. Apache Struts is an open-source web application framework designed to streamline the development of Java EE web apps, offering a form-based interface and extensive integration capabilities.

New Critical RCE Vulnerability Discovered in Apache Struts 2 - Patch Now
2023-12-12 05:23

Apache has released a security advisory warning of a critical security flaw in the Struts 2 open-source web application framework that could result in remote code execution. Tracked...

New RCE vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 fixed, upgrade ASAP (CVE-2023-50164)
2023-12-08 11:48

The Apache Struts project has released updates for the popular open-source web application framework, with fixes for a critical vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 through 2.5.32 and 6.0.0 through 6.3.0.1, and has been fixed in Apache Struts versions 2.5.33 and 6.3.0.2.

GoTitan Botnet Spotted Exploiting Recent Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability
2023-11-29 05:07

The recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting Apache ActiveMQ is being actively exploited by threat actors to distribute a new Go-based botnet called GoTitan as well as a .NET program...

Week in review: LockBit exploits Citrix Bleed, Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited for cryptojacking
2023-11-26 09:30

How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targetsCVE-2023-4966, aka "Citrix Bleed", has been exploited by LockBit 3.0 affiliates to breach Boeing's parts and distribution business, and "Other trusted third parties have observed similar activity impacting their organization," cybersecurity and law enforcement officials have confirmed on Tuesday. Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malwareAttackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems.

Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malware
2023-11-21 11:49

Attackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems. Apache ActiveMQ is a popular Java-based open source message broker that allows communication between applications and services by translating messages exchanged via different protocols.

Kinsing Hackers Exploit Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability to Deploy Linux Rootkits
2023-11-21 10:00

The Kinsing threat actors are actively exploiting a critical security flaw in vulnerable Apache ActiveMQ servers to infect Linux systems with cryptocurrency miners and rootkits. "Once Kinsing...

Kinsing malware exploits Apache ActiveMQ RCE to plant rootkits
2023-11-20 16:54

The Kinsing malware operator is actively exploiting the CVE-2023-46604 critical vulnerability in the Apache ActiveMQ open-source message broker to compromise Linux systems. Kinsing malware targets Linux systems and its operator is notorious for leveraging known flaws that are often overlooked by system administrators.