Bronze Butler Strikes Again: New Gokcpdoor Malware Exploits Critical Lanscope Flaw!

Bronze Butler exploited a Lanscope Endpoint Manager flaw to deploy Gokcpdoor malware, according to Sophos researchers. The cyber-espionage group used this vulnerability, CVE-2025-61932, to steal data before a patch was released. With no workarounds available, patching remains the best defense against these attacks.

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Looks like the Bronze Butler is at it again, serving up a steaming hot dish of cyber-espionage with a side of zero-day vulnerability exploitation. In the grand buffet of cybersecurity threats, it seems Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager just became the dish of the day. Bon appétit, cyber defenders!

Key Points:

  • China-linked hackers known as ‘Bronze Butler’ exploited a zero-day vulnerability.
  • The flaw, CVE-2025-61932, affects Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager versions 9.4.7.2 and earlier.
  • The attackers deployed an updated version of Gokcpdoor malware.
  • The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
  • Organizations are urged to patch immediately, as there are no alternative mitigations.

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