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Critical SSRF Vulnerability Affects SonicWall SMA1000 Series Remote Access Appliances
Vulnerabilities & Exploits
WordPress 7.1.3 Security Release Fixes Seven Vulnerabilities Including Stored XSS and SQL Injection
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Google Releases Chrome 155 Fixing 247 Vulnerabilities Including Four Critical Use-After-Free Flaws
Vulnerabilities & ExploitsCritical CVE-2026-21589 Affects Eight Atlassian Products with CVSS 9.3 Score
Atlassian has disclosed a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-21589 that impacts eight of its products. The flaw allows unauthenticated access to specific files located in the web application's root directory when an attacker already knows the file name and path. Products affected include Bitbucket Data Center, Confluence Data Center, Jira Service Management Data Center, Jira Software Data Center, Bamboo Data Center, Crowd Data Center, Crucible, and Fisheye. Atlassian rates the issue Critical with a CVSSv4.0 base score of 9.3 and warns that Data Center editions face elevated risk due to potential exposure of sensitive files. The company released patches for all affected products and urges immediate updates, while also providing mitigation steps and indicators of compromise for organizations unable to patch right away.
Fortinet Releases FortiMail Updates to Patch Zero-Day CVE-2026-104286
Fortinet has begun distributing updates for its FortiMail email security product to address the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2026-104286. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary files to the system by sending specially crafted HTTP requests. The company first published a security advisory on October 1, 2026, confirming active exploitation and providing Indicators of Compromise while preparing fixes. On October 5, 2026, Fortinet updated the advisory and released patched versions including FortiMail 8.0.2, 7.6.7, and 7.4.9. Organizations still running the 7.2 branch are advised to migrate to the 7.4 branch or later to obtain protection. The advisory reference is FG-IR-26-175.
Critical Sandbox Bypass Flaw in GitLab AI Gateway Enables Remote Command Execution
GitLab has released patches for a critical vulnerability in its GitLab AI Gateway component that allows authenticated users to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-90970, resides in the custom flow prompt template processing of the Duo Agent Platform and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9. Self-hosted deployments are affected, while GitLab’s own hosted AI Gateway service has already been updated. The company urges immediate upgrades to versions 19.4.1, 19.3.2, or 19.2.4. The vulnerability can be triggered under specific conditions by users with access to the Duo Agent Platform through crafted flow configurations.
WebPros Releases Critical Patches for Three Vulnerabilities in cPanel & WHM
WebPros International has published security updates addressing three critical vulnerabilities in its cPanel & WHM hosting management platform. All three issues received the highest severity rating of Critical. The flaws include CVE-2026-93698, an input validation weakness in the Multilang adminbin component that could allow root-level operating system command execution. Two additional stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities were also fixed, one of which is CVE-2026-93697 affecting the Mass Modify Accounts interface in WHM. Successful exploitation of the XSS flaws could let low-privileged accounts hijack administrator sessions. The updates were made available on September 29, 2026, and carry CVSS v3.0 base scores reaching 9.9.
Top Cybersecurity Stories: SharePoint Exploits Warned by US Authorities, Citrix and WordPress Flaws Lead Weekly Rankings
Security NEXT has published its weekly ranking of the most viewed articles from September 27 to October 3, 2026, highlighting critical vulnerability disclosures and confirmed exploitation cases. US authorities issued warnings about active exploitation of five vulnerabilities affecting SharePoint and WordPress. Citrix NetScaler received multiple vulnerability advisories with two flaws already confirmed as exploited in the wild. Apple released iOS 26.7.1 to address vulnerabilities potentially used in targeted attacks against specific individuals. Other notable incidents include a personal data breach at Times Car car-sharing service and a ransomware attack impacting Keio Electric Railway operations.
Google Releases Chrome Update Fixing 11 Vulnerabilities Including Critical WebGL Flaw
Google has issued an update for its Chrome browser that addresses 11 security vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The release includes Chrome 154.0.8037.98 and 154.0.8037.97 for Windows and macOS, along with version 154.0.8037.97 for Linux. One vulnerability, CVE-2026-103628, received a Critical rating due to an out-of-bounds memory write in WebGL that was originally reported in August. Nine additional issues rated High severity affect components such as FileSystem, Compositing, Skia, FedCM, SVG, MediaStream, and WebRTC, including a buffer overflow tracked as CVE-2026-103631. The update also resolves a type confusion flaw in the V8 scripting engine and one Medium-severity issue. Google plans a gradual rollout over the coming days and weeks.
Times Car Breach Exposes Identity Documents of 1.6 Million Users
Times Mobility, operator of the Times Car car-sharing service under the Park24 group, confirmed a data breach affecting approximately 6.6 million accounts. The intrusion was detected on September 25, 2026, after unauthorized access to the company's systems. Leaked information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, driver's license details, and hashed passwords. Most notably, images of identity verification documents were exposed for around 1.6 million accounts, covering driver's licenses, address proofs, student IDs, and family confirmation documents. The company is notifying affected members individually by email and plans further updates based on ongoing investigation results.
Apache HTTP Server 2.4.69 Patches 20 Vulnerabilities Including CVSS 9.8 Issues
The Apache HTTP Server development team released version 2.4.69 on October 1, 2026, addressing a total of 20 vulnerabilities. While the Apache Security Team assessed most issues as moderate or low in impact, several vulnerabilities received CVSS base scores as high as 9.8. The update includes fixes for stack-based buffer overflows, use-after-free conditions, and out-of-bounds writes affecting multiple modules. No vulnerabilities were rated Critical or Important by the developers, with five classified as Moderate and fifteen as Low. Specific fixes cover the mod_vhost_alias, mod_http2, mod_dav, and mod_dav_fs modules, along with Windows-specific path handling problems.
WatchGuard Fireware OS Affected by 15 Vulnerabilities Including Critical CVE-2026-86131
WatchGuard Technologies disclosed 15 vulnerabilities in Fireware OS, the operating system powering its UTM appliances. The advisories were published between September 29 and 30, 2026, covering issues that range from remote code execution and authorization bypass to file disclosure and denial of service. Impact varies by deployment, yet none of the flaws had been observed in active exploitation at disclosure time. The most severe finding, CVE-2026-86131 in BOVPN Over TLS, received a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.2 and Critical rating. This code-injection flaw in client configuration handling allows an attacker who controls the VPN server to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the connecting Firebox device. The remaining vulnerabilities affect multiple components and are tracked under separate CVE identifiers listed in the official advisories.
Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in FortiMail Allows Unauthenticated File Writes
Fortinet disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its FortiMail email security product that is already being exploited in attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-104286, affects the graphical user interface component and stems from improper sanitization of path traversal and NULL byte sequences. Attackers can craft malicious HTTP requests to write arbitrary files to the system without authentication. The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, classifying it as Critical. Fortinet discovered the issue internally but has also received reports of active exploitation. Planned patches include FortiMail 8.0.2, 7.6.7, and 7.4.9, while users on the 7.2 branch are advised to migrate to 7.4 or later.
Apache WSS4J Library Addresses Seven Vulnerabilities Including Authentication Bypass Flaws
The Apache WSS4J library, used to apply WS-Security to SOAP messages in Java environments, has received updates fixing seven vulnerabilities. The development team disclosed multiple security advisories on September 30, 2026, covering the issues. Three vulnerabilities received an Important severity rating: CVE-2026-88920, CVE-2026-89238, and CVE-2026-95616. CVE-2026-88920 allows authentication bypass in the DOM security processor by injecting attacker-controlled keys into crafted unsigned sender-vouches SAML assertions. CVE-2026-89238 stems from improper handling of encryption headers, enabling attackers to force plaintext elements to be treated as decrypted headers and bypass security policies. The remaining four vulnerabilities were also resolved in the same coordinated update release.
US Authorities Warn of Active Exploitation of Apple CoreGraphics and Cisco SD-WAN Vulnerabilities
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two newly identified vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. CVE-2026-86950 affects Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS through a flaw in the CoreGraphics framework that allows out-of-bounds memory writes and potential arbitrary code execution. CVE-2026-76504 impacts Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, enabling unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access due to improper URI encoding handling in the API. Federal agencies must remediate both issues within three days of their respective catalog additions. CISA also requires organizations to check for signs of compromise in addition to applying patches. The alerts highlight ongoing risks to widely deployed Apple operating systems and enterprise SD-WAN infrastructure.
Cisco Patches Critical Zero-Day Authentication Bypass in Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
Cisco Systems has released security updates to address a critical zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain remote administrator access. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-76504, stems from improper URI encoding handling in HTTP requests targeting specific APIs. With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, the issue is rated Critical and has already been exploited in real-world attacks confirmed by Cisco in September 2026. The company published its security advisory on September 30, 2026, and strongly recommends immediate updates to the fixed releases. Organizations are also advised to restrict API access to trusted sources while applying the patches.
Critical Vulnerability CVE-2026-12342 Allows Remote Code Execution in SailPoint IdentityIQ
SailPoint has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its identity management product IdentityIQ that stems from insufficient input validation in the web service API. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-12342, permits an attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code on the IdentityIQ server without requiring authentication. The vulnerability received a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.6 and is rated Critical. SailPoint published a security advisory on September 28, 2026, and has released patches for all supported affected versions. The company also plans to include the fix in future patch levels. The issue affects the processing of content sent to the web service API, where improper validation allows malicious input to trigger code execution.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 157 with 76 Security Fixes, Shifts to Individual CVE Reporting
Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 157, addressing 76 vulnerabilities rated at various severity levels. The update also includes patches for the extended support releases Firefox ESR 153.4, ESR 140.17, and ESR 115.42. A key change in this release involves Mozilla's new approach to publishing security advisories, moving from grouping multiple memory safety issues under single CVEs to reporting them individually. Among the high-severity issues fixed are sandbox escape flaws, privilege escalation bugs, use-after-free errors, uninitialized memory problems, and JIT compiler mistakes affecting components such as DOM, Graphics, WebGPU, WebAssembly, and Networking. The ESR versions received 62, 43, and 31 fixes respectively, with 34 rated high in the latest branch. All listed CVEs range from CVE-2026-100756 through CVE-2026-100831.
Google Releases Chrome Security Update Fixing 32 Vulnerabilities Including One Critical Flaw
Google has issued a security update for its Chrome browser that addresses a total of 32 vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. One vulnerability is rated Critical, while 25 are rated High, one Medium, and five Low. The Critical issue, tracked as CVE-2026-102331, is a buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics component that was reported externally on August 24. High-severity fixes cover multiple type confusion and buffer overflow problems in the V8 JavaScript engine, use-after-free flaws in Bluetooth, Views, Passwords, FullScreen, and PictureInPicture, plus uninitialized resource handling in GPU and WebGPU. Additional High issues include out-of-bounds writes in GPU, out-of-bounds reads in WebGL, cross-site scripting in WebUI, UI display problems in Omnibox, and permission management weaknesses in Mojo. The update ships as Chrome 154.0.8037.93 and 154.0.8037.92 for Windows and macOS and 154.0.8037.92 for Linux, with gradual rollout over the coming days and weeks.
Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in WatchGuard Access Points Including Critical Flaw
WatchGuard Technologies has disclosed three vulnerabilities affecting its WatchGuard AP access point products, one of which is rated critical. The issues were detailed in an advisory published on September 28 and involve flaws in internal API services and a diagnostic command-line interface. CVE-2026-86102 allows OS command injection that can lead to arbitrary shell command execution on the underlying operating system when an attacker has network access. CVE-2026-101891 stems from improper access controls that permit unauthenticated acquisition of valid API sessions. CVE-2026-87969 affects the diagnostic CLI and enables arbitrary OS command execution but requires administrator privileges to exploit. The findings were reported by Security NEXT.
Apple Releases macOS Updates to Fix CoreGraphics Vulnerability Possibly Exploited in Targeted iOS Attacks
Apple has issued security updates for multiple macOS versions to address a serious vulnerability in the CoreGraphics framework. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, involves an out-of-bounds write that could allow arbitrary code execution when processing specially crafted files. The company also noted that the same issue may have been exploited in sophisticated, targeted attacks against older versions of iOS. CISA assigned the vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, classifying it as High severity. Patches are now available in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and the latest macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 release.
Apple Releases iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1 to Fix CoreGraphics Vulnerability Possibly Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Apple has issued iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1 to address a high-severity vulnerability in the CoreGraphics framework. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, could allow arbitrary code execution when processing a specially crafted file due to an out-of-bounds write. The company stated that the issue may have been exploited in sophisticated, targeted attacks against specific individuals on versions prior to iOS 27. CISA assigned the vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, classifying it as High severity. On the same day, Apple also released iOS 27.0.1 and iPadOS 27.0.1, though those updates did not reference CVE-2026-86950. The patches close a vector that could be abused for remote code execution in image rendering components.
Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway, Two Actively Exploited
Cloud Software Group disclosed eight vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products on September 27, 2026. Two of the issues, CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772, have already been confirmed as exploited in the wild, prompting urgent remediation advice. CVE-2026-88771 stems from insufficient input validation and allows unauthenticated remote code execution across all default configurations. CVE-2026-88772 involves a memory overflow that can lead to code execution or denial of service when DTLS is enabled, which occurs by default on VPN vServers. The remaining six vulnerabilities cover code execution, denial of service, and HTTP request smuggling risks, with the advisory rated Critical overall. Organizations are urged to apply patches immediately and investigate potential breaches.
Findy to Host AI×Security Conference 2026 on Rapid AI Evolution and Core Defense Principles
The Japanese security portal Security NEXT reports that Findy will organize the offline AI×Security Conference 2026 on October 28, 2026, in Tokyo. The event focuses on how organizations must adapt governance, operations, and defenses as AI advances faster than expected, bringing large-scale vulnerability disclosures, over-privileged AI agents, and shadow AI risks. Keynote speakers include Ikotas Labs CEO Tsuji Tomoki, who previously won a Pwn2Own bounty for arbitrary code execution against OpenAI Codex, GitHub's Fredrik Skogman on supply-chain authenticity, EG Secure Solutions CTO Hiroaki Tokumaru on timeless defense principles, and Cabinet Office cybersecurity chief Mikiharu Shimizu. Additional sessions feature GMO Flatt Security's Takashi Yonai and practitioners from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, JR East Japan Information Systems, and Mercari. Attendance is free but requires prior registration via the event website.
ServiceNow AI Platform Affected by Five Vulnerabilities Including Critical SQL Injection Flaws
ServiceNow disclosed five vulnerabilities in its AI Platform on September 24, 2026, through a security advisory. Two of the issues received CVSS v4.0 base scores of 9.3 and were rated Critical. CVE-2026-13016 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform SQL injection and manipulate database contents under specific conditions. CVE-2026-86860 stems from improper authorization checks that enable data exfiltration and privilege escalation without authentication. The flaws were identified via internal testing, coordinated disclosure, and the company's bug bounty program. ServiceNow urges customers to apply the provided updates immediately to mitigate the risks.
CISA Adds Adobe Commerce and WSO2 Vulnerabilities to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. CVE-2026-71362 affects Adobe Commerce and Magento, enabling attackers to escalate privileges through an authorization bypass flaw. CVE-2026-5430 impacts multiple WSO2 API management products and allows JWT authentication bypass, leading to administrator account takeover and remote code execution via arbitrary file uploads. Adobe issued an advisory in August 2026 recommending patches within 30 days, while WSO2 warned about the issue in May 2026. CISA has set a September 27, 2026 deadline for federal agencies to apply updates and investigate potential compromises.
GitLab Releases Security Updates Fixing 11 Vulnerabilities Including Two Critical Flaws
GitLab has issued critical security updates for its development platform to address 11 vulnerabilities across Community Edition and Enterprise Edition. The patches cover versions 19.4.1, 19.3.3, and 19.2.7 and were released on September 23, 2026. Two vulnerabilities rated Critical allow authenticated users to achieve arbitrary code execution on the server. CVE-2026-89078 involves a double-free issue in CI/CD configuration parsing triggered by crafted regular expressions, while CVE-2026-93577 is an integer overflow in the regular expression compiler. Additional High-severity issues include cross-site scripting in merge request diffs and unauthorized access to sensitive CI/CD variables via the Duo AI job troubleshooting feature. The update also resolves five Medium and two Low severity flaws.
Google Releases Chrome 154 with 108 Security Fixes Including 11 Critical Vulnerabilities
Google has published Chrome 154 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing a total of 108 vulnerabilities. Eleven of these issues are rated Critical, covering buffer overflows in ANGLE, out-of-bounds writes in GPU, and multiple Use-After-Free flaws in ServiceWorker, Fullscreen, WindowDialog, AdFilter, and WebGL. Twenty-five High-severity issues were also fixed, including authorization problems in extensions, improper UI rendering in SecurityIndicators, and race conditions plus type confusion in the V8 JavaScript engine. Additional Medium and Low severity fixes bring the total to 108 patched flaws across components such as PDFium and WebAudio. The update is being rolled out over the coming days and weeks. Specific CVEs addressed include CVE-2026-95350, CVE-2026-95357, and CVE-2026-95281.
WordPress Issues Critical Security Update 7.1.2 Five Days After Previous Patch
WordPress has released version 7.1.2 to fix a new critical vulnerability that was not addressed in the 7.1.1 update issued just five days earlier. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-87902, is a path traversal issue rated Critical that can be exploited without authentication. It resides in the page template resolution process and allows execution of arbitrary local PHP files located outside the theme directory, provided certain conditions such as the presence of a page- prefixed directory in the parent or child theme are met. The update was published on September 22, 2026, and affects the prior release from September 17. Administrators are urged to apply the patch immediately to prevent potential remote code execution.
F5 BIG-IP APM Vulnerability CVE-2026-94127 Allows Remote Code Execution, Already Exploited in the Wild
F5 has disclosed a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in BIG-IP Access Policy Manager that is already being actively exploited. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-94127, affects systems configured as an OAuth authorization server with both an access policy and OAuth profile applied to a virtual server. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution from crafted network traffic. The issue also impacts appliance mode configurations. F5 rates the vulnerability 9.3 under CVSS v4.0 and 9.8 under CVSS v3.1, classifying it as Critical. The company discovered the flaw internally and has confirmed real-world exploitation, urging immediate patching and compromise assessment.
CISA Adds Three Actively Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added three vulnerabilities affecting the Linux Kernel to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaws, identified as CVE-2025-39682, CVE-2026-53266, and CVE-2025-39964, are confirmed to be under active exploitation in the wild. CISA is directing all federal agencies to apply patches immediately and to search for indicators of compromise. The vulnerabilities impact the kernel's kTLS TLS processing, the ebtables network bridge component, and the AF_ALG cryptographic interface. Each issue can lead to memory corruption or inconsistent internal state that attackers may leverage for privilege escalation or remote code execution.
Cisco Patches 29 Vulnerabilities in Secure Firewall ASA, FTD and FMC Products
Cisco Systems has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities affecting its Cisco Secure Firewall product line and released corresponding security updates. The advisory covers 14 security bulletins addressing 29 CVEs across Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Threat Defense (FTD), and Management Center (FMC) software. Five of the advisories are rated Critical, covering 18 CVEs that include remote code execution without authentication and privilege escalation to administrator level. Several issues have already been confirmed as exploited in the wild. The company also consolidated related weaknesses under single CVE identifiers where appropriate and provided CVSS v3.1 base scores ranging up to 9.9. Affected products include the Secure Firewall 3100 and 4200 Series along with multiple software hardening releases issued on 16 September 2026.
pgAdmin 4 Database Management Tool Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities in Version 9.18
The development team behind pgAdmin 4, the popular management tool for PostgreSQL databases, has released version 9.18 to address multiple security issues. The update, published on September 17, 2026, includes fixes for four CVEs along with 29 total changes covering new features and bug resolutions. One vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86863, stems from insufficient web server authentication that trusts external HTTP headers, enabling attackers to bypass login and impersonate administrators without passwords. A second issue, CVE-2026-86864, allows command injection through the backup feature when database names are passed as arguments, potentially leading to unauthorized file writes or exfiltration of connection passwords. The update is available now from the official pgAdmin repository.
Cisco ISE Affected by 42 Vulnerabilities Including Multiple Critical Flaws with Confirmed Exploitation
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) has been found to contain 42 vulnerabilities across 15 security advisories released by Cisco Systems on September 16, 2026. Six advisories received the highest Critical rating, covering 21 individual vulnerabilities, while three were rated High and six Medium. One standout issue, CVE-2026-76460, allows attackers to bypass authentication on the management API via crafted HTTP requests and execute commands with root privileges. The flaw also impacts the Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC). Cisco has urged immediate application of updates as some vulnerabilities are already being exploited in the wild. The product provides core network authentication and access control functions for enterprise environments.
CISA Adds Three Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog, Including Cisco ISE and Acronis Backup Flaws
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added three vulnerabilities with confirmed in-the-wild exploitation to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaws affect Cisco Identity Services Engine, its Passive Identity Connector, and Acronis Backup plugins for cPanel and Plesk. All three entries carry a remediation deadline of September 19, 2026. The Cisco issue stems from insufficient authentication controls on an API endpoint that lets remote attackers bypass the web-based management interface. The Acronis vulnerability arises from overly permissive default settings in server-management plugins, enabling privilege escalation. Federal agencies have been directed to investigate potential compromises and apply mitigations without delay.
Apple Releases iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 with Fixes for 126 Vulnerabilities
Apple has released iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, addressing a total of 126 CVEs across multiple system components. The updates target issues in the kernel, WebKit, Bluetooth, video encoding, and media handling frameworks. Twenty kernel vulnerabilities were resolved, including problems that could allow memory corruption or privilege escalation to root level. Separate patches were also issued for older devices via iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7. Notable fixes include CVE-2026-43689 in the kernel and CVE-2026-65414 affecting Bluetooth. The release was made available on September 14, 2026.
Google Issues Chrome 153 Security Update Addressing 42 Vulnerabilities Including Three Critical Flaws
Google has released a major security update for its Chrome browser version 153, fixing a total of 42 vulnerabilities. The update includes three critical-severity issues that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption. Patches are now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, with versions 153.0.8010.48 and 153.0.8010.47. Among the critical fixes are out-of-bounds read in WebGL, use-after-free in Internals, and another use-after-free in Workers. The release also resolves 28 high-severity flaws affecting the V8 JavaScript engine, ServiceWorker, Skia, DOM, PDF, and other components. Medium and low severity issues were addressed as well, bringing the total to 42 vulnerabilities resolved.
Oracle Releases September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update Fixing 673 Issues Across Multiple Products
Oracle has published its monthly Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) on September 15, 2026, delivering a total of 673 security fixes. The update addresses 672 unique CVEs after removing duplicates and targets a wide range of products including Oracle Database Server, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, and Oracle VM VirtualBox. Of the fixes, 607 received a CVSSv3 base score of 7.0 or higher, with 104 scoring 9.0 or above. Six vulnerabilities carry the maximum score of 10.0, while 15 are rated 9.9 and 44 are rated 9.8. Additionally, 247 of the issues can be exploited remotely without authentication. The CSPU serves as a smaller, more frequent complement to Oracle’s quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU) releases.
Critical Vulnerabilities Patched in WHMCS Billing Software for Hosting Providers
WebPros International has disclosed two serious vulnerabilities in its WHMCS billing management platform used by hosting and cloud service providers. CVE-2026-67399 allows unauthenticated remote code execution through unsafe deserialization of untrusted data under specific conditions, potentially compromising the entire server environment and associated data. CVE-2026-67398 affects the 2CheckOut payment gateway module and stems from missing authorization checks, enabling attackers to retrieve sensitive customer information including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers without authentication. HackerOne assigned CVSS v4.0 scores of 9.3 (Critical) to the first issue and 8.2 (High) to the second. WebPros released fixed versions WHMCS 9.0.8 and 8.13.7, and recommended disabling the 2CheckOut module as a temporary mitigation for the second flaw.
Cisco Releases Critical Patches for Exploited SQL Injection Flaw in Secure Email Gateway
Cisco Systems has issued security updates for Cisco Secure Email Gateway to address a critical SQL injection vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-76461. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation during email parsing and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation can lead to root-level access on the underlying operating system, enabling full command execution. The vulnerability carries a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.8 and is rated Critical. Cisco confirmed active exploitation of the issue in September 2026. Recommended fixes include upgrading to versions 16.5.0-780, 16.0.4-3021, or 15.5.5-0141, with strong preference given to the newest release.
Critical SSRF Vulnerability in AWS SSM Agent Allows IAM Credential Theft via Port Forwarding Bypass
Amazon Web Services has disclosed a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in the AWS Systems Manager Agent. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-89049, affects the port forwarding feature used by Session Manager and stems from insufficient validation that permits bypass of deny-list restrictions on link-local addresses. Successful exploitation requires port-forwarding permissions but can lead to unauthorized access to instance metadata and temporary IAM role credentials. The company rated the issue as Important with CVSSv4.0 base score 8.5 and CVSSv3.1 score 9.9. The vulnerability was addressed in version 3.3.4851.0 released on 13 July 2026, prior to the public advisory issued on 10 September 2026.
CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in GitLab, ConnectWise ScreenConnect and JFrog Artifactory to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirming active exploitation in the wild. The flaws affect GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition, ConnectWise ScreenConnect, and JFrog Artifactory. CVE-2026-85706 allows unauthenticated path traversal in GitLab’s commit API, enabling arbitrary file reads. CVE-2026-84869 in ScreenConnect permits unauthorized file transfer and execution over active remote sessions. Two additional issues in Artifactory, CVE-2026-42018 and CVE-2026-42016, can lead to token leakage and privilege escalation. Federal agencies have been directed to apply mitigations and investigate potential compromises by specific deadlines.
Critical Vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect Enables Unauthorized File Transfers
ConnectWise has disclosed a serious vulnerability in its remote access product ScreenConnect that allows attackers to transfer and execute files from active remote sessions without requiring authorization or host-side confirmation. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-84869, impacts both Support and Access session types and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, placing it in the Critical severity category. The company rated the issue as Important in its three-tier scale and assigned it the highest priority of High. Exploitation of the vulnerability has already been confirmed in the wild, increasing the urgency for organizations using the product. ConnectWise published the security advisory on September 8, 2026, urging users to apply available mitigations promptly. The vulnerability stems from improper handling in the file transfer process within the client component.
Unauthorized Access to Japan's Government Solution Service (GSS) Exposes 246,000 Personal Records via VPN Flaw
Japan's Digital Agency confirmed that its Government Solution Service (GSS) suffered unauthorized access after attackers exploited a vulnerability in VPN equipment used for external maintenance operations. The intrusion, believed to have begun in late May 2026, allowed threat actors to compromise maintenance accounts and access large volumes of files on internal servers. On June 25, 2026, security teams detected suspicious access to numerous files using a compromised account, prompting an investigation that concluded on July 9 with confirmation of the breach. Some files containing personal information may have been exfiltrated, affecting approximately 246,000 records of government officials, civil servants, contractors, and related individuals. The agency immediately disabled the affected accounts and severed external communications on July 9 but has not disclosed technical details of the exploited VPN vulnerability. The incident was reported by Security NEXT on September 11, 2026.
CISA Adds MikroTik RouterOS Flaws CVE-2026-67277 and CVE-2026-86060 to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two actively exploited vulnerabilities in MikroTik RouterOS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. CVE-2026-86060 stems from improper sanitization of command argument delimiters and can lead to privilege escalation after an attacker gains access to the SSH login helper and alters trusted policy masks. CVE-2026-67277 involves missing authentication checks in critical RouterOS functions, allowing connections before authentication completes and potentially leaking kernel memory or causing denial-of-service conditions. CISA directed US federal agencies to apply mitigations by September 13 and specifically investigate any signs of compromise related to CVE-2026-86060. The agency noted that the flaws carry broader exploitation risk and urged all organizations using affected MikroTik products to take immediate action.
CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Including Cisco FMC and Fortinet FortiOS
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, warning that they are being actively exploited in the wild. The flaws affect Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Security Cloud Control, Fortinet FortiOS, FortiSwitchManager, and Citrix NetScaler products. One vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain root privileges through crafted HTTP requests. Another is a heap-based buffer overflow that enables execution of unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets. CISA issued the update on September 9, 2026, urging organizations to apply patches immediately. The agency continues to track these issues as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate real-world threats.
Critical RCE Vulnerabilities Disclosed in Check Point VPN Implementations
Check Point Software Technologies has disclosed multiple critical remote code execution vulnerabilities affecting its Quantum Security Gateway and related VPN components. The issues, tracked as CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103, both carry a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 and require no authentication for exploitation under specific conditions. CVE-2026-85102 stems from insufficient certificate validation during VPN negotiation in Remote Access VPN and Site-to-Site VPN setups, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code. CVE-2026-85103 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in ASN.1 decoding of VPN certificates, similarly enabling unauthenticated remote code execution. The vendor released a security advisory on September 9, 2026, along with live patches through Check Point Live Patch and official updates for affected products including Quantum Security Management.
Google Releases Chrome 153 Fixing 230 Vulnerabilities Including Zero-Day Exploit
Google has released Chrome 153 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing a total of 230 security vulnerabilities. The update includes fixes for five critical-severity issues and one confirmed zero-day vulnerability already exploited in the wild. Among the critical flaws are use-after-free bugs in WebGL tracked as CVE-2026-87464 and CVE-2026-87488, an out-of-bounds write CVE-2026-87438, a buffer overflow CVE-2026-87527, and a use-after-free in the Cast component identified as CVE-2026-87628. A medium-severity out-of-bounds write in the V8 JavaScript engine, CVE-2026-87491, was reported on August 6, 2026 and has seen active exploitation. The company is rolling out the patches gradually over the coming days and weeks across all supported platforms.
Microsoft Addresses 973 Vulnerabilities in September Security Update
Microsoft released its monthly security updates on September 8, 2026, fixing 973 vulnerabilities tracked by CVE identifiers. The release coincided with Patch Tuesday and also resolved four third-party software flaws. Affected products span Windows, Office, SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint Server, and various development tools. Among the issues, 258 allow remote code execution and 438 enable privilege escalation. A total of 113 vulnerabilities received the highest severity rating of Critical, while the remaining 860 were rated Important. Several of the flaws have already been observed in active exploitation.
Adobe Issues Critical Security Updates for ColdFusion Fixing Nine CVEs Including Eval Injection Flaws
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe ColdFusion to address nine vulnerabilities, urging users to apply the patches immediately. The update coincides with Patch Tuesday on September 8, 2026, and covers issues such as Eval injection, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and access control weaknesses. Six of the vulnerabilities are rated Critical, with the highest CVSS v3.1 base score reaching 9.9 for CVE-2026-48273. The remaining three vulnerabilities are classified as Important. Adobe ColdFusion users are advised to update without delay to mitigate risks of code injection and unauthorized access. The advisory also references related security issues in other products including Canva, BIG-IP, and Dell SCG.
N-able Releases Hotfix 4 for Critical N-central RCE Flaw CVE-2026-86218 Now Confirmed Exploited
N-able disclosed a critical vulnerability in its N-central IT operations management platform that allows unauthenticated remote code execution on affected servers. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86218, received the maximum CVSSv4.0 base score of 10.0 and is rated Critical. The company published security advisory information on September 5, 2026, and quickly followed with Hotfix 4 (version 2026.3.1.14) that resolves the issue. Although exploitation was not observed at disclosure, N-able updated the advisory the next day to confirm active exploitation in the wild. The vendor urges customers to apply the hotfix immediately and to monitor for suspicious account creation and scanning activity from specific IP addresses. Earlier hotfixes addressing CVE-2026-86206 and CVE-2026-86207 were superseded by the new release.
Critical Zero-Day CVE-2026-75650 in Adobe Commerce and Magento Allows Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution, Already Exploited
Adobe has released an emergency security update for Adobe Commerce and Magento after discovering a critical zero-day vulnerability that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-75650, stems from improper sanitization of special elements in the template engine and carries the maximum CVSSv3.1 base score of 10.0. Adobe rates the issue as Critical and confirms active exploitation in real-world attacks. A hotfix is now available, and the company has assigned the highest priority rating of 1, urging all customers to apply the update within 72 hours. The advisory was published on September 7, 2026, highlighting the need for immediate action due to the severity and confirmed abuse.
Critical Vulnerability in ASUS Control Center Enterprise Allows Remote Root Access Without Authentication
ASUS has disclosed a severe vulnerability in its terminal management software ASUS Control Center Enterprise (ACC) that could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain root privileges. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-75754, stems from a combination of hardcoded credentials, missing authentication on critical functions, and server-side request forgery flaws. Attackers can retrieve encryption keys via unauthenticated HTTP requests and then enable SSH on TCP port 2222 using the hardcoded credentials to log in as root. The flaw affects managed devices across an organization, potentially leading to data leakage, tampering, deletion, and full remote control. ASUS released a security advisory on September 4, 2026, and strongly recommends immediate updates. The vulnerability was reported by Security NEXT on September 7, 2026.
Top 10 Security Stories: Critical Flaws in PaperCut NG/MF, Chrome, WatchGuard and Others Dominate Week
Security NEXT has published its weekly ranking of the ten most-read articles between August 30 and September 5 2026. The list is led by a critical vulnerability in PaperCut NG/MF that is already being exploited in the wild. Google Chrome received two separate updates addressing 38 vulnerabilities, including two rated Critical and one zero-day. WatchGuard Fireware OS, SonicWall SMA 1000, Cisco IOS XR and Apache Tomcat also received urgent patches for severe flaws. Three real-world incidents made the top ten: a customer-data breach at 01 Bank, a ransomware infection at Hands HD and a suspected cloud leak at Corona. The ranking reflects strong reader interest in both newly disclosed vulnerabilities and confirmed exploitation cases.
CVE-2026-85046 Exploited in Chromium V8 Engine, Affecting Chrome, Edge and Other Browsers
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2026-85046 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirming active exploitation in the wild. The flaw resides in the V8 JavaScript engine of Chromium and stems from a type confusion issue that can allow arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox when a crafted HTML page is processed. Google released a patch for Chrome on September 3, 2026, while the vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 and is rated High severity. Because numerous browsers including Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi are built on Chromium, they are potentially exposed until their respective vendors issue updates. Security teams are advised to verify that all Chromium-based browsers in their environments have been updated to the latest versions containing the fix.
Critical Vulnerabilities Patched in VMware Workstation and Fusion Allowing Host Code Execution
Broadcom has disclosed two vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion rated as critical and important respectively. CVE-2026-59346 is an integer overflow flaw in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter that can be exploited by a local administrator inside a virtual machine to execute arbitrary code on the host system, carrying a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3. CVE-2026-59347 is a stack-based buffer overflow in the HGFS file system that permits code execution on the host as the VMX process with a CVSS score of 8.1. Both issues were privately reported and affect users who run virtual machines with local administrative privileges. The flaws have been addressed in VMware Workstation 26H1u1 and VMware Fusion 26H1u1, and Broadcom urges immediate updates via advisory VMSA-2026-0007.
Google Chrome Patches 12 Vulnerabilities Including Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day
Google has released security updates for Chrome addressing 12 vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The updates include versions 152.0.7977.83 and 152.0.7977.82 for Windows and macOS, and 152.0.7977.82 for Linux. No critical-rated flaws were fixed in this batch, but ten issues carry a high severity rating. The most notable is CVE-2026-85046, a type confusion flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine that was reported on August 4 and is already being exploited in the wild. Additional high-severity fixes cover a race condition in V8 (CVE-2026-85045), a use-after-free in Compositing (CVE-2026-85048), and another type confusion issue (CVE-2026-85051). This marks the second Chrome security update in three days.
CISA Adds Seven Exploited Vulnerabilities in SonicWall, JFrog and Kestra to KEV Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added seven known exploited vulnerabilities affecting SonicWall SMA1000, JFrog Artifactory and Kestra OSS products to its KEV catalog. Five of the flaws carry a three-day remediation deadline for federal agencies. Two issues in SonicWall SMA1000 enable unauthenticated server-side request forgery and authenticated OS command execution. A critical authentication bypass in JFrog Artifactory allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges. Kestra OSS is affected by an OS command injection vulnerability that can lead to full system compromise. CISA urges immediate patching and incident response actions.
Cisco Issues Security Updates for IOS XR Fixing Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities
Cisco Systems has released security updates for its network operating system Cisco IOS XR to address multiple vulnerabilities discovered through internal research. The update, published on September 2, 2026, classifies the flaws into seven categories, each assigned distinct CVE identifiers. Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-20274 and CVE-2026-20279, received the highest CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 and are rated Critical. Additional issues include command injection flaws rated 8.8 and other weaknesses scoring between 8.2 and 8.6. No exploitation has been observed at the time of disclosure. Cisco is distributing Software Maintenance Updates and plans to include fixes in upcoming releases 26.3.1 and 26.2.2.
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer Affected by 52 Vulnerabilities Including Five Critical Flaws
HPE disclosed a security advisory on September 1, 2026, revealing 52 vulnerabilities in HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer. Five of these issues are rated Critical, including authentication bypass flaws that allow remote code execution and privilege escalation. CVE-2026-76657 permits attackers to bypass API authentication and gain administrator rights remotely. CVE-2026-76658 enables unauthenticated command execution as a privileged user via the SSH daemon. Additional critical issues include CVE-2026-19766 for adjacent network host takeover, CVE-2026-73700 for XSS in the web interface, and CVE-2026-73701 for unauthenticated remote code execution under certain conditions. HPE strongly recommends immediate updates across affected components including the OS, SSH, web management, and API layers.
SonicWall SMA 1000 Series Affected by Critical Vulnerabilities with Evidence of Exploitation
SonicWall has disclosed two serious vulnerabilities in its SMA 1000 series remote access appliances. The issues, tracked as CVE-2026-83548 and CVE-2026-83549, affect the SMA 6210, SMA 7210, and SMA 8200v models. CVE-2026-83548 is a server-side request forgery flaw in the WorkPlace interface that permits unauthenticated remote access to otherwise restricted functions. CVE-2026-83549 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Appliance Management Console that can lead to remote command execution after authentication under certain conditions. Both vulnerabilities received high CVSS scores, with one reaching the maximum of 10.0. The vendor published the advisory on September 1, 2026, and confirmed cases where the flaws appear to have been exploited in the wild.
Dell Expands PowerStore Advisory with Two Additional Critical Vulnerabilities
Dell has updated its security advisory for the Dell PowerStore storage platform, adding two previously unmentioned vulnerabilities to the list of issues addressed by recent patches. The advisory now covers CVE-2026-58566, an authorization bypass flaw that can lead to privilege escalation, and CVE-2026-79687, an authentication bypass in Dell PowerStore SDNAS that allows unauthenticated remote access to the file system. Both vulnerabilities received high CVSSv3.1 base scores of 8.8 and 9.0 respectively. The company also announced availability of updated PowerStoreT OS builds 5.0.0.2-2761110, 4.3.1.2-2771239, and 4.1.0.6-2771237 that remediate the newly listed issues along with fifteen other CVEs. The advisory was first published on August 10, 2026 and received multiple revisions through the end of the month.
NCA Annual Conference 2026 to Examine CSIRT Roles Amid AI and Supply Chain Shifts
The Japan CSIRT Council (NCA) will hold its NCA Annual Conference 2026 from December 2 to 4 in Tokyo, bringing together security practitioners from CSIRT teams and related fields. The event is open to both members and non-members and focuses on sharing knowledge across organizations and industries. Under the theme "Attacking, Defending, There Are People There," participants will discuss how generative AI evolution, economic security tensions, and increasingly complex supply chains are reshaping threats and the mission of CSIRT teams. The conference will take place on-site, with the first day hosted by Internet Initiative and the following two days at Akasaka Intercity Conference. Selected keynote sessions will be recorded and made available online afterward. Attendance is free but requires advance registration through the official event website.
Critical Vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF Exploited in the Wild
PaperCut Software has disclosed two serious vulnerabilities in its printing management solutions PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF. The issues were detailed in an advisory published on August 27, 2026, followed by emergency patches. Exploitation has already been confirmed in customer environments. CVE-2026-81578 stems from improper access controls in the web management interface, allowing unauthenticated remote changes to system settings. CVE-2026-82078 involves insecure dynamic class loading in database connections, enabling arbitrary Java bytecode execution with server privileges when combined with the first flaw. CVSS scores are 9.4 (Critical) and 8.8 (High) respectively, and both vulnerabilities have been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
Yellow Hat Reports Breach in Web Work Reservation System, Possible Leak of 1.8 Million Member Records
Japanese automotive retailer Yellow Hat disclosed that its Web Work Reservation System was compromised, potentially exposing personal data of up to 1,801,499 members. The intrusion was detected on August 18, 2026, after which investigators confirmed that customer information stored on the company's member server may have been exfiltrated. Affected records include names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and member numbers. Yellow Hat has notified law enforcement and Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission while contacting impacted individuals through multiple channels. The company is advising members to remain vigilant against unsolicited communications that could indicate misuse of the stolen data.
Weekly Roundup: Next.js Leads Critical Vulnerability Reports as Chrome, Tomcat, and PostgreSQL See Major Patches
Security NEXT has published its list of the ten most-read articles for the week of August 23-29, 2026. The top story covered multiple serious vulnerabilities in Next.js that prompted an accelerated release schedule. Other high-interest items included a critical flaw in Zscaler Client Connector, several issues in Apache Tomcat rated critical, and Google’s Chrome 152 update fixing 327 vulnerabilities. Additional reports highlighted a ransomware incident at a systems development firm, flaws in SKYSEA Client View, 28 vulnerabilities fixed in PostgreSQL, and confirmed exploitation of six known flaws in SQL Server and NetScaler. The list also featured a vulnerability in the Android version of the Digital Agency’s My Number Point app and warnings about active exploitation of a WebLogic module flaw.
Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in Langflow Enable Remote Code Execution
IBM disclosed three severe vulnerabilities in the open-source Langflow project on August 24, 2026. The flaws affect server instances and allow attackers to execute arbitrary code under specific conditions. CVE-2026-19286 is a code injection issue in the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) public endpoint that bypasses existing restrictions when authentication is disabled. CVE-2026-19295 permits authenticated users to evade custom component restrictions via eval injection in flow templates, leading to OS-level command execution. CVE-2026-18729 stems from insufficient input validation and lets low-privileged authenticated users bypass protected paths to run arbitrary code on the server. Patches addressing all three issues are now available.
WatchGuard Issues Emergency Patches for Fireware OS Addressing 11 Vulnerabilities Including Pre-Auth RCE
WatchGuard Technologies released security updates for its Firebox firewall products on August 27, 2026, addressing 11 vulnerabilities in Fireware OS. Nine of the flaws affect the IKE daemon (iked) and can lead to buffer overflows, out-of-bounds reads, and double-free conditions when processing crafted IKE messages. Three CVEs (CVE-2026-19313, CVE-2026-19315, and CVE-2026-19318) may allow unauthenticated remote code execution due to memory corruption, with CVE-2026-19318 requiring the IKE payload diagnostic log to be enabled. An additional flaw, CVE-2026-13086, resides in the deprecated Mobile Security epm service and permits adjacent-network attackers with access to a trusted interface to execute arbitrary code as root without authentication. The company urges immediate application of Fireware versions 2026.2.2, 12.12.2, and 12.5.20.
ServiceNow Patches Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in Now Platform and AI Platform
ServiceNow disclosed several critical vulnerabilities affecting the Now Platform and ServiceNow AI Platform on August 27. The issues include unauthenticated code injection via the GraphQL Composite Data API, improper access controls during system image uploads, and SQL injection flaws that allow arbitrary database queries. Four CVEs were published: CVE-2026-6876, CVE-2026-18885, CVE-2026-18886, and CVE-2026-74820. Exploitation of CVE-2026-18885 could permit remote code execution and data manipulation without authentication under certain conditions. CVE-2026-18886 enables unauthorized data creation, modification, and privilege escalation, while CVE-2026-74820 allows direct SQL execution against the underlying database. ServiceNow has released updated versions to address the flaws.
CISA Adds Linux Kernel Frag Gap Flaw and Two Other Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on August 27, 2026. One of the entries is CVE-2026-53362, a high-severity privilege escalation issue in the Linux kernel also known as Frag Gap. The flaw stems from an out-of-bounds write when generating IPv6 packets, allowing a low-privileged user to obtain root access. The Linux Kernel Organization assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 and rated it High severity, with public exploit code already available. Federal agencies must remediate CVE-2026-53362 and CVE-2023-49105 by the August 30 deadline. The advisory underscores ongoing exploitation of these issues in the wild.
Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in Apache Tomcat, Four Rated Critical by CISA
Apache Tomcat has received updates addressing 11 vulnerabilities across versions 11.0.25, 10.1.59, and 9.0.121. The Apache Software Foundation rated four issues as Important, while CISA assigned Critical severity to four CVEs based on CVSS v3.1 scores reaching 9.8. The flaws include authentication bypasses, access control evasion due to path evaluation order, off-by-one errors, and HTTP/2 resource leaks leading to denial of service. One vulnerability was disclosed earlier in July, with the remaining ten detailed on August 25. Moderate and Low severity issues were also patched in the same releases. The discrepancies in severity ratings between the vendor and CISA highlight differing risk assessments for the same CVEs.
Cisco Pre-Announces Security Advisories and Patches for Multiple Products on September 2, 2026
Cisco Systems has disclosed plans to publish security advisories for several product lines on September 2, 2026. The advisories will cover vulnerabilities affecting IP telephony devices, network switches, and email security appliances. Targeted products include Cisco IOS XR Software, multiple series of Cisco Desk Phones, Nexus 9000 Series switches with Silicon One, and Cisco Secure Email. The company will also provide updates aimed at strengthening security in IOS XR. No CVE identifiers, vulnerability details, affected versions, or CVSS scores have been released at the pre-notification stage. Cisco strongly recommends applying the forthcoming fixes once they become available, while noting that the schedule and product scope may still change.
CISA Adds Six Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Affecting NetScaler ADC, Linux Kernel and Microsoft SQL Server to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added six vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirming active exploitation in the wild. One of the flaws, CVE-2026-8452, affects Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products and can trigger denial-of-service conditions under specific configurations. The remaining five issues, disclosed between 2015 and 2022, impact the Linux Kernel, Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool, and the libuser library. Exploitation of these older flaws can allow local attackers to escalate privileges or corrupt password files. Organizations are urged to apply available patches and verify configurations immediately.
Google Releases Chrome 152 Fixing 327 Vulnerabilities Including 10 Critical Flaws
Google has released Chrome 152 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing a total of 327 security vulnerabilities. Ten of these issues received the highest severity rating of Critical. The update resolves multiple Use After Free flaws in core components such as ANGLE, Aura, and Chromecast. Specific CVEs fixed include CVE-2026-79282 in ANGLE and several others in Aura and Chromecast modules. The release targets memory corruption and input validation weaknesses that could lead to remote code execution. Users are strongly advised to apply the update immediately to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
Veeam ONE Receives Security Update Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities Including CVE-2026-65641
Veeam Software has released updates for its backup environment monitoring tool Veeam ONE to address multiple vulnerabilities. The advisory covers the 13.x series and includes fixes rated as critical under CVSSv4.0. One flaw, CVE-2026-65641, allows service accounts to perform SMB authentication and carries a base score of 9.3. Additional high-severity issues such as CVE-2026-64633 with a perfect 10.0 score were also resolved in the patches. The company updated its disclosure to include seven vulnerabilities fixed in version 13.1.0.7034 after initially reporting six. Patches are now available for both the 13.x and 12.x branches, with the latest 12.3 Patch 1 backporting several fixes from the 13 series.
Three Critical Vulnerabilities in Adobe Campaign Classic Allow Arbitrary Code Execution
Adobe has disclosed three severe vulnerabilities in Adobe Campaign Classic that could permit attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The issues affect both Windows and Linux versions and include two OS command injection flaws along with one server-side request forgery vulnerability. Each vulnerability received the maximum CVSSv3.1 base score of 10.0 and is rated Critical. Adobe released fixes in version 7.4.4 build 9401, which must be applied to on-premises components in both pure on-premises and hybrid environments. Although no active exploitation has been observed, Adobe assigned the highest priority level and recommends applying the update within 72 hours.
Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Found in OAuth2 Proxy, No Patch Released
A severe authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in the OAuth2 Proxy authentication proxy, tracked as CVE-2026-76835. The issue allows attackers to circumvent authentication by sending crafted X-Forwarded-Uri headers when the trusted_proxy_ip setting is not configured. This affects default reverse proxy configurations and enables unauthorized access to protected paths. Although version 7.15.2 addressed a related flaw under CVE-2026-40575, the vulnerability persists in standard reverse proxy setups. VulnCheck rated the flaw with a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.3, classifying it as Critical. No patched release is currently available despite ongoing work in the source repository.
Sky Discloses Five Vulnerabilities in SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager
Sky has released a security advisory detailing five vulnerabilities affecting its IT asset management tools SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager. The flaws impact all Windows-based components including master servers, management machines, terminal machines, and standalone terminals. Two issues received CVSSv4 base scores of 8.5 while the remaining three scored 5.8, with CVSSv3 scores reversing the severity ranking for some entries. The vulnerabilities include missing authorization checks, improper file permissions during installation, multiple path traversal flaws, and a stack-based buffer overflow. Sky has made update and patch modules available to contracted customers and strongly recommends immediate deployment.
CISA Adds Oracle WebLogic Proxy Plug-in Flaw CVE-2026-21962 to KEV Catalog After Confirmed Exploitation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added CVE-2026-21962 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation of the Oracle WebLogic Server Proxy Plug-in. The vulnerability affects the mod_wl_ohs module that proxies requests from web servers to Oracle WebLogic Server. It is bundled with Oracle HTTP Server and also impacts equivalent plug-ins for Apache HTTP Server and IIS. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to tamper with, delete, or create data and exfiltrate information. Exploitation can impact connected environments and backend systems. CISA issued the alert on August 24, 2026, highlighting the risk to organizations running affected proxy configurations.
CISA Adds Zimbra Collaboration Suite CVE-2026-73570 to KEV Catalog After Confirmed Exploitation
US authorities have issued a warning about active exploitation of a vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite. CISA added the OS command injection flaw CVE-2026-73570 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on August 21, 2026, marking the fifth such entry for the year. The issue resides in the SNMP monitoring component and allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands with Zimbra user privileges when SNMP notifications are enabled. MITRE rated the vulnerability 8.9 on CVSS v3.1, classifying it as High severity. Federal agencies must apply mitigations by August 24, while all organizations using the product are urged to prioritize patching to prevent further abuse.
IBM Patches 191 Vulnerabilities in AIX and PowerVM VIOS Including Critical Remote Command Execution Flaws
IBM disclosed a large set of security vulnerabilities affecting its UNIX-based AIX operating system and the PowerVM VIOS virtualization component. The company addressed a total of 191 CVEs through multiple updated releases for both products. Thirty-five of the issues received CVSS base scores of 9.0 or higher, with three OS command injection vulnerabilities rated at 9.9 that allow remote attackers to execute commands with low privileges. IBM provided specific Technology Level and Service Pack updates for AIX 7.3 and 7.2 branches along with corresponding fixes for PowerVM VIOS versions 4.1.x. The advisory covers both IBM-developed code and third-party software components integrated into the platforms. All listed CVEs are now resolved in the recommended maintenance levels released on August 15.
PostgreSQL Releases Security Update Fixing 28 Vulnerabilities and Over 110 Bugs
The PostgreSQL development team issued a major security update on August 13, 2026, addressing 28 vulnerabilities along with more than 110 bugs. While no issues reached a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.0 or higher, 18 vulnerabilities scored 7.0 or above, with 14 rated at 8.8. Several flaws enable arbitrary code execution, including heap buffer overflows in regular expression processing and the to_char function. Additional fixes cover heap buffer overflows in pg_stat_statements and pg_dump, type confusion issues, and an SQL injection vulnerability. The update resolves specific CVEs such as CVE-2026-14664, CVE-2026-14669, CVE-2026-14670, CVE-2026-16238, CVE-2026-16239, and CVE-2026-15741.
Vulnerability in Docker go-archive Library Allows File Creation and Overwrite Outside Target Directory
A vulnerability has been identified in the go-archive archive processing library used by Docker and related software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-17106, affects the Unpack, UnpackLayer, and Untar functions and permits files to be created or overwritten outside the intended extraction directory. The issue stems from a mismatch between the path string validated by the code and the actual path resolved by the operating system. Docker rated the vulnerability 7.1 under CVSS v4.0 and classified it as High severity. A proof-of-concept exploit has already been published for macOS and Linux. The fix was implemented in go-archive 0.3.0 and shipped in Docker Engine 29.7.0, Docker CLI 29.7.0, and Docker Desktop 4.86.0.
CISA Adds Two Remotely Exploitable TrueConf Server Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two critical vulnerabilities affecting TrueConf Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. CVE-2026-72529 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts due to missing authentication in a critical function. CVE-2026-72530 is a code injection flaw that enables attackers to run arbitrary code on the underlying host system by escaping the sandboxed environment. Both issues can be exploited over TCP port 4307 without requiring authentication. Kaspersky assigned CVSS v3.1 base scores of 9.8 and 9.0 respectively, rating both as Critical. US federal agencies must apply mitigations for the first vulnerability by August 23 and for the second by September 3.
Oracle Releases August 2026 Monthly Security Patches Fixing 943 Vulnerabilities
Oracle has published its monthly Critical Security Patch Update on August 18, 2026, addressing a total of 943 vulnerabilities across a wide range of products. This release supplements the company's quarterly Critical Patch Update and includes fixes for third-party software issues, resulting in 925 unique CVEs after removing duplicates. Of these, 710 vulnerabilities received CVSSv3 base scores of 7.0 or higher, with 154 scoring 9.0 or above, including three at the maximum 10.0. A total of 467 flaws can be exploited remotely without authentication. Major products affected include Oracle Fusion Middleware with 262 patches, Oracle E-Business Suite with 120 fixes, and Oracle Database Server with six updates. The next monthly update is scheduled for September 15, 2026, followed by the quarterly release on October 20.
Critical Authentication Bypass and Buffer Overflow Flaws Patched in NetScaler ADC and Gateway
Cloud Software Group disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products. CVE-2026-19490 permits authentication bypass via an alternate path when the appliances operate as SSL VPN, ICA proxy, CVPN, or RDP proxy gateways, or when configured as authentication, authorization, and auditing virtual servers. CVE-2026-19489 is a buffer overflow in LSN groups with SIP ALG enabled that can lead to unexpected behavior or denial of service. Both issues received CVSS v4.0 base scores of 9.3 and 8.8 respectively. Fixed builds 14.1-73.32 and 13.1-63.21 are now available along with corresponding FIPS and NDcPP updates.
CISA Adds Four Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog Including Critical macOS Authentication Bypass
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added four newly exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaws affect Apple macOS, Microsoft SharePoint, and VMware vCenter among other products. One of the vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-65400, allows network-based authentication bypass in macOS Screen Sharing without valid credentials. The issue received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 and is rated Critical. Apple addressed the flaw in macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 released on August 6. Federal agencies have been instructed to apply mitigations within three days.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fixing 28 Vulnerabilities Including Kernel Flaws
Apple has issued macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, addressing a total of 28 security vulnerabilities tracked under CVE identifiers. The update resolves three kernel-level issues, among them a Use After Free flaw tracked as CVE-2026-65343, an out-of-bounds memory read in CVE-2026-65349, and a memory corruption problem in CVE-2026-65330. Twenty-one of the fixed vulnerabilities affect the WebKit engine, with additional patches applied to Audio, ImageIO, and IOGPUFamily components. The release incorporates fixes that were previously tested in the macOS Golden Gate 27 beta. On the following day, Apple also shipped Safari 26.6.1 for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia, eliminating the same set of 21 WebKit vulnerabilities.
Google Releases Chrome Security Update Fixing 15 Vulnerabilities Including Two Critical Flaws
Google has issued a security update for its Chrome browser that addresses 15 vulnerabilities, two of which are rated critical. The update covers Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms with specific version numbers released on August 18, 2026. Among the fixes are buffer overflow issues in WebGL and Dawn that were reported by Google since mid-July. Thirteen high-severity vulnerabilities were also resolved, including type confusion and calculation errors in the V8 engine, Use After Free flaws in Browser and WebGL, buffer overflows in ANGLE, and information leaks in Skia. Additional problems fixed involve CORS implementation weaknesses, CredentialProvider link handling, USB race conditions, and uninitialized GPU resources. The patches are being rolled out gradually over the coming days and weeks.
CISA Adds Ray AI Framework Flaw CVE-2025-62593 to KEV Catalog After Confirmed Exploitation
US authorities have issued a warning that a critical vulnerability in the Ray framework for scaling AI and Python applications is being actively exploited in real-world attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-62593, allows remote code execution through browsers such as Firefox and Safari, potentially enabling attackers to run malicious code simply by displaying an ad on a compromised page. CISA added the issue to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on August 17, 2026, and directed federal agencies to apply mitigations by August 20. Originally disclosed in November 2025 and fixed in Ray version 2.52.0, the vulnerability carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.4 and is rated Critical. Developers using Ray in environments that also run Firefox or Safari face additional risk from DNS rebinding attacks that can lead to code injection. Organizations relying on Ray are urged to verify patch status and monitor for signs of compromise.
GitLab Issues Critical Security Updates Fixing Unauthenticated Project Modification Flaws
GitLab has released security updates for its Community Edition and Enterprise Edition platforms to address two vulnerabilities, including one rated critical. The flaws were reported through the company's bug bounty program and affect multiple supported versions. CVE-2026-19478 is a code injection issue that allows remote attackers to tamper with or delete public projects and user data via GraphQL directives without authentication under certain conditions. CVE-2026-19650 is a CSRF vulnerability stemming from insufficient validation in GraphQL multiplexed query handling, enabling mutation execution through GET requests. Both CVEs received high CVSS scores, prompting GitLab to urge immediate upgrades to versions 19.2.4, 19.1.6, 19.0.8, and 18.11.11.
Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Patched in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
IBM has disclosed 18 vulnerabilities affecting the graphical user interface of its Db2 Mirror for i database synchronization product, which replicates Db2 for i databases across multiple systems. The most severe issue, CVE-2026-17186, carries a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.9 and allows remote execution of arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of specific elements within commands. Additional high-severity flaws include CVE-2026-17184 (CVSS 9.8) enabling arbitrary code execution through external file and path control, and CVE-2026-17182 (CVSS 9.8) permitting authentication bypass via URI path validation failures to access or modify sensitive data. Further issues encompass path traversal for writing files to arbitrary locations (CVE-2026-17181, CVSS 9.3) and an authorization bypass (CVE-2026-16879, CVSS 8.8). The vulnerabilities impact versions 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4, with fixes released in the August 11 security advisory.
Top Cybersecurity Stories of the Week: WordPress XSS Flaw, Microsoft Patch Tuesday, Cisco Zero-Day and More
Security NEXT has published its weekly ranking of the most viewed articles between August 9 and August 15 2026. The list is dominated by critical vulnerabilities affecting widely deployed platforms including WordPress, Microsoft products, Cisco networking gear and Fortinet FortiOS. A cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress login screen and a remote code execution flaw in WordPress 7.0.4 both received immediate patches. Microsoft released updates addressing more than 400 vulnerabilities, while Cisco disclosed a zero-day denial-of-service flaw in its SSL VPN implementation. Additional high-impact issues were reported in FortiOS, Google Chrome, Zoom and Jenkins, prompting urgent remediation guidance from vendors.
Critical Vulnerability CVE-2026-8715 Discovered in HashiCorp Vault Secrets Operator
HashiCorp has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Vault Secrets Operator product that affects the AppRole authentication mechanism introduced in version 1.3.0. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-8715, stems from insufficient path validation in the secretIDPath field, allowing authenticated Kubernetes users to read arbitrary files from Pod filesystems. With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6, the issue is rated Critical and can lead to credential theft by exfiltrating secrets to attacker-controlled endpoints. Exploitation requires specific permissions to create or retrieve VaultAuth, VaultConnection, and VaultStaticSecret resources. HashiCorp recommends immediate migration to version 1.5.0, which removes the vulnerable secretIDPath field entirely.
Cisco Pre-Announces Security Advisories for Nine Product Families on August 19
Cisco Systems has issued an advance notice that it will publish security advisories for multiple products on August 19, 2026. The company released the pre-notification on August 12, confirming that nine distinct product groups will receive updates addressing security issues. No specific CVE identifiers, vulnerability descriptions, severity ratings, or affected versions were disclosed in the initial announcement. Cisco strongly recommends that customers apply the forthcoming fixes once they become available. The affected product families span collaboration, networking, contact center, and security platforms. Organizations using any of the listed solutions are advised to prepare for the upcoming patches and monitor Cisco’s official channels for detailed advisories.
Phishing Reports Fall 42.6% in June While Abused URLs Rise 3.2%
The Phishing Countermeasures Council recorded 72,370 phishing reports in June 2026, a 42.6% drop from 126,061 reports the previous month. Despite the decline in reports, the number of malicious URLs increased to 42,241, up 3.2% from the prior month. More than 90% of the phishing emails received by the council's monitoring addresses used unique domains. The largest share of attacks targeted the EC sector at 42.7%, followed by credit and finance services at 27.4%. The council noted that this marks the second consecutive month of declining reports after a peak in April.
JetBrains TeamCity CVE-2026-63077 Actively Exploited in the Wild, JPCERT Urges Immediate Patching and Breach Investigation
A critical deserialization vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-63077 has been discovered in JetBrains TeamCity, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution through the agent polling protocol. The flaw was privately reported to JetBrains on July 10, 2026, and publicly disclosed on July 27 with patches released in TeamCity 2026.1.3 and 2025.11.7. Following disclosure, active exploitation was confirmed, prompting CISA to add the vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on August 5 and mandate federal agencies to remediate by August 8. JetBrains issued its own exploitation warning on August 7. JPCERT/CC has verified that affected versions remain in use within Japan and notes that public exploit code is now available, recommending organizations verify their deployments, apply updates promptly, and conduct compromise assessments.
SAP Releases August 2026 Security Patch Day Advisories Including Four Critical Vulnerabilities
SAP published 28 new security advisories on August 11, 2026, aligned with the monthly Patch Tuesday schedule. Four of these received the highest severity rating of Critical. The most severe issue affects SAP Commerce Cloud Data Hub Adapter with an authorization bypass flaw rated CVSS 10.0. Two code injection vulnerabilities were disclosed in SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence with CVSS scores of 9.9 and 9.1. A memory corruption vulnerability impacting SAP NetWeaver and ABAP Platform received a CVSS score of 9.8. The release also incorporates one GitHub advisory and two updates to previously published advisories.
WordPress 7.0.4 Released to Patch High-Severity RCE Vulnerability CVE-2026-65640
The WordPress development team has issued version 7.0.4 to address a remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-65640. The flaw affects installations that use the Imagick and Ghostscript image-processing components and grants code execution to users with Author privileges or higher. An attacker can upload a specially crafted PostScript file to trigger arbitrary code execution on the server. The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.8 and is rated High severity. Administrators are urged to update immediately, either manually through the dashboard or via automatic background updates. Backported fixes for the 4.7 branch are also in preparation and will be released soon.
CVE-2026-20349: Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls Face Remote DoS in SSL VPN, Already Exploited
Cisco has disclosed a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability affecting its Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance and Secure Firewall Threat Defense products. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20349, resides in the SSL VPN component and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger device reboots by sending specially crafted HTTP requests. The issue also impacts FTD deployments using Zero Trust Network Access. With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6, the vulnerability has already been observed in active exploitation campaigns since August 2026. Cisco released hotfixes for both affected platforms and strongly urges immediate updates, while confirming that Secure Firewall Management Center remains unaffected.