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Microsoft’s AppLocker Oopsie: Uninvited Guests in Your DLL Party!

Microsoft’s “Defense in Depth” strategy hits a new high—or low—by planting a backdoor in AppLocker, allowing execution of DLLs that are supposedly blocked. Just add explicit deny rules to keep your system safe and your sanity intact!

3 days ago

Windows 11’s SAFER Turns Not-So-Safe: When Whitelisting Goes Dark!

SAFER on Windows 11 is blocking the execution of system files with its default rule, despite path rules allowing them. Microsoft’s defense in depth? More like defense in daft!

3 days ago

Buffer Overflow Blunder: Libelf’s Unintended Crash Course in Amateur Hour Coding

The libelf 0.8.12 has a classic case of stack-based buffer overflow via the gmo2msg function. It’s like trying to fit an elephant into a Mini Cooper with sprintf, leading to crashes and potential code execution. Just the thing to keep security experts awake at night, or at least mildly amused.

3 days ago

FlatPress Security Snafu: HTML Injection Chaos Unleashed!

Andrey Stoykov shows off his comedic cybersecurity chops with a Stored HTML Injection in FlatPress v1.4.1. It’s a classic case of “your account has been compromised,” but with a twist that leaves you chuckling while you change your password. This exploit is a humorous reminder that even security alerts can have a punchline.

3 days ago

FlatPress Security Blunder: No Password Needed for Password Change!

FlatPress v1.4.1 has a hilarious quirk: you don’t need your current password to change it! It’s like the software assumes everyone has a perfect memory or just trusts too much. For those who enjoy living on the edge, this could be your new favorite feature. Just don’t forget your new password!

3 days ago

Operation Rewrite: The Hilarious Hijinks of SEO Poisoning

In March 2025, we discovered “Operation Rewrite,” a sneaky SEO poisoning campaign led by a Chinese-speaking threat actor. This operation cleverly manipulates search engine results using a malicious module called BadIIS. It’s like turning a legitimate website into a surprise party for unwanted sites, but the balloons are gambling and porn sites.

4 days ago

SonicWall Security Snafu: Is Your Firewall at Risk? Here’s What to Do!

SonicWall’s security advisory tackles the MySonicWall cloud backup file incident. A cunning brute force attack compromised some customers’ preference files. While credentials were encrypted, other vital info wasn’t. CISA urges all SonicWall customers to verify if their devices are at risk and follow containment and remediation guidance to avoid firewall fiascos.

4 days ago

Mystery of the X-Forwarded-App: When Proxies Spill the Beans!

Diving into web honeypot data, a mysterious “X-Forwarded-App” header appeared, like a proxy-server playing hide and seek with secrets. It’s like finding out your app’s secret party plans without an invite. If you have any clue what this request is up to, let me know—before it crashes the party!

5 days ago

App Security Bootcamp: Las Vegas Edition—Guard Your Web Apps and Laugh All the Way to Safety!

Join Guy Bruneau at the Internet Storm Center as he tackles web app security like a ninja in a code dojo. With a threat level greener than a kale smoothie, it’s the perfect time to dive into the world of securing web apps, APIs, and microservices. Don’t miss his class in Las Vegas from September…

1 week ago

Fueling the Fire: Serious Security Flaws in ProGauge MagLink LX Devices!

View CSAF: The ProGauge MagLink LX series is under siege from vulnerabilities with a CVSS v4 score of 9.3. Attackers could remotely access and disrupt these fuel and water tank monitors. Affected devices are advised to update or risk being caught with their digital pants down!

1 week ago

Cognex’s ‘In-Sight’ Security Blunders: A Comedy of Errors in Legacy Systems!

Attention, tech wizards and security enthusiasts! View CSAF: Cognex’s In-Sight Explorer and Camera Firmware are facing vulnerabilities like use of hard-coded passwords and cleartext transmission of sensitive info. It’s like leaving your front door open with a welcome mat for hackers! Time to lock those digital doors!

1 week ago

Hitachi Energy’s Service Suite: The Deserialization Drama Unplugged!

View CSAF: Beware! Hitachi Energy’s Service Suite has a vulnerability that could let an attacker remotely control Oracle WebLogic Server—think of it as giving a stranger the keys to your digital kingdom. Best to update to the latest version pronto, or risk a virtual takeover. You wouldn’t want a hacker redecorating your server, would you?

1 week ago

Hitachi Energy’s Asset Suite: A Comedy of Vulnerabilities – Don’t Miss the Upgrade!

In the riveting world of cybersecurity, “View CSAF” exposes vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy’s Asset Suite. With issues like Server-Side Request Forgery and improper authentication, it’s a hacker’s buffet. The solution? Upgrade, firewall, and VPN like your data depends on it—because it does!

1 week ago

Schneider Electric’s RTU: When Low Complexity Meets High Anxiety in Cybersecurity

Attention all cybersecurity enthusiasts! Schneider Electric’s Saitel DR RTU is facing an existential crisis—a vulnerability so devious it could make your command line blush. Successful exploitation could let attackers run arbitrary shell commands. But fear not, firmware fixes are available! Time to patch up and save those devices from a life of OS command injection.

1 week ago

Westermo WeOS 5 Vulnerability: Remote Reboot Risk with a Side of ESP Packet Giggles!

View CSAF: Beware of the reboot! Westermo’s WeOS 5 is having a mid-life crisis with its improper validation of input. The device could be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks, potentially causing spontaneous reboots. Upgrade to WeOS 5.24.0 for a more stable network experience—because nobody wants their router throwing tantrums.

1 week ago

WeOS Woes: High-Severity OS Command Injection Vulnerability Strikes Westermo Systems!

Attention, admins! Westermo Network Technologies’ WeOS 5 has a spicy vulnerability, CVE-2025-46418, with a CVSS v4 score of 8.7. This ‘OS Command Injection’ flaw could let attackers execute forbidden commands. To mitigate, limit access to trusted parties and use robust passwords. Stay secure and remember: command injections are not the flavor of the month!

1 week ago

Delta Electronics DIALink Vulnerability: Path Traversal Chaos Unleashed!

View CSAF: Delta Electronics’ DIALink is susceptible to path traversal vulnerabilities, leading to potential authentication bypass. With a CVSS v4 score peaking at 10, that’s as serious as a heart attack during a clown convention! Delta recommends upgrading to DIALink v1.8.0.0 or later but avoid opening those sketchy emails too!

1 week ago

Siemens Security Shocker: Massive Product Vulnerability Hits the Fan!

CISA is taking a break from updating Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the freshest scoop, head over to Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories. Remember, keeping your industrial secrets safe is no joke!

1 week ago

Siemens Security Slip-Up: Remote Hackers Welcome!

Siemens product vulnerabilities have taken a vacation from updates by CISA. For the freshest details on these vulnerabilities, check Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories. In a nutshell, these vulnerabilities could let cyber troublemakers cause a denial-of-service condition. Remember, an integer overflow isn’t a math problem here—it’s a tech headache!

1 week ago

Hitachi Energy’s RTU500 Series: Vulnerabilities Galore or Just a Denial-of-Service Party?

View CSAF vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy’s RTU500 series: a buffet of exploits including NULL Pointer Dereference and Heap-based Buffer Overflow. These cyber gremlins could cause a Denial-of-Service condition, effectively turning your devices into reluctant reboot enthusiasts. Stay vigilant and update firmware to keep the chaos at bay.

1 week ago
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