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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – December 18, 2023 – JetBrains TeamCity Exploits Continue

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Before your IT and security teams log off for the holidays, make sure to check for any outstanding updates or patches. December 11, 2023 Sonar Finds Three Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Firewall pfSense Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting and command injection. pfSense CE 2.7.0 and below and pfSense Plus 23.05.1 Versions 2.7.1

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

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30, 2023 NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes Flaws Can Lead to Credential Theft Type of Attack: Path sanitization bypass and injection vulnerabilities discovered in the NGINX Ingress controller can allow for credential theft, arbitrary command execution, and critical data access. CVE-2023-5044 (Code Injection): This CVSS score 7.6

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

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Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – October 30, 2023 – Citrix & Cisco Haunted by Vulnerabilities

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It can also be a challenge for security and IT pros even to know everything they own — a vulnerable device may have been forgotten — so asset management is an increasingly important part of vulnerability management. The problem: CVE-2023-20198 , with a highest-possible CVSS Score of 10.0, and CVE-2023-20273 with a CVSS Score of 7.2,

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

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Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. To mitigate these risks, users must promptly apply vendor-provided software patches and updates, as well as exercise vigilance when using online services and apps.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How Does Remote Encryption Work?

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

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Teslas Get the Spotlight in Recent Ethical Hacking Efforts Researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities within Teslas since March 2023. Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes.

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