Double Trouble: Two Botnets Exploit Wazuh Flaw to Spread Mirai Malware!
Cybersecurity experts at Akamai have discovered two botnets exploiting a critical flaw in Wazuh security software to spread Mirai malware. This vulnerability, CVE-2025-24016, affects Wazuh versions 4.4.0 through 4.9.0, allowing attackers to control servers remotely. It’s crucial to update to version 4.9.1 for protection.
Hot Take:
Oh, Wazuh, you had one job! It seems two botnets have decided to make a cozy home in your servers, exploiting a vulnerability faster than you can say ‘patch now.’ While they’re at it, they’re spreading Mirai malware like it’s the latest TikTok dance trend. Who knew cybercrime could be so… globalized?
Key Points:
- Two botnets are exploiting a critical flaw in Wazuh security software to spread Mirai malware.
- The vulnerability, CVE-2025-24016, affects Wazuh versions 4.4.0 to 4.9.0 and is fixed in version 4.9.1.
- This marks the first known active exploitation of this vulnerability.
- Botnets are targeting a range of IoT devices and have Italian-themed domain names.
- Akamai stresses the importance of promptly applying security patches to prevent exploits.
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