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Hackers Exploit Rejetto HFS Vulnerability to Mine Cryptocurrency: Is Your Version at Risk?
Hackers are exploiting CVE-2024-23692 in Rejetto’s HTTP File Server (HFS) to drop malware and mine cryptocurrency. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.3m, which Rejetto warns are “dangerous and should not be used.” Attackers deploy tools like XMRig, XenoRAT, and Gh0stRAT on compromised systems.
Hot Take:
Who needs a haunted house when you have an old version of HFS? This cybersecurity horror show has all the thrills: hackers, crypto miners, and a whole lot of regret for not updating your software!
Key Points:
- Hackers are targeting outdated versions of HFS to deploy malware and cryptocurrency mining software.
- The vulnerability, CVE-2024-23692, allows unauthenticated remote command execution.
- Rejetto advises against using HFS versions 2.3m through 2.4 due to critical security flaws.
- Attackers use the vulnerability to collect system info, install backdoors, and deploy malware.
- AhnLab recommends switching to version 0.52.x for better security.
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