Remote Code Execution
Veeam RCE bug lets domain users hack backup servers, patch now
Veeam has patched a critical remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-23120 in its Backup & Replication software that impacts domain-joined installations. The flaw was disclosed yesterday and affects Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.3.0.310 and all earlier version 12 builds. The company fixed it in version 12.3.1 (build 12.3.1.1139), which was released yesterday. According to a technical […]
Popular WordPress security plugin WP Ghost vulnerable to RCE bug
Popular WordPress security plugin WP Ghost is vulnerable to a critical severity flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and hijack servers. WP Ghost is a popular security add-on used in over 200,000 WordPress sites that claims to stop 140,000 hacker attacks and over 9 million brute-forcing attempts every month. It also […]
Critical RCE flaw in Apache Tomcat actively exploited in attacks
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat tracked as CVE-2025-24813 is actively exploited in the wild, enabling attackers to take over servers with a simple PUT request. Hackers are reportedly leveraging proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits that were published on GitHub just 30 hours after the flaw was disclosed last week. The malicious activity […]
Critical PHP RCE vulnerability mass exploited in new attacks
Threat intelligence company GreyNoise warns that a critical PHP remote code execution vulnerability that impacts Windows systems is now under mass exploitation. Tracked as CVE-2024-4577, this PHP-CGI argument injection flaw was patched in June 2024 and affects Windows PHP installations with PHP running in CGI mode. Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and leads to […]
CISA flags Craft CMS code injection flaw as exploited in attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that a Craft CMS remote code execution flaw is being exploited in attacks. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2025-23209 and is a high severity (CVSS v3 score: 8.0) code injection (RCE) vulnerability impacting Craft CMS versions 4 and 5. Craft CMS is a content management system (CMS) used […]
Ivanti fixes three critical flaws in Connect Secure & Policy Secure
Ivanti has released security updates for Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS), Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS), and Ivanti Secure Access Client (ISAC) to address multiple vulnerabilities, including three critical severity problems. The company learned about the flaws through its responsible disclosure program from security researchers at CISA and Akamai, and through the HackerOne bug bounty platform. Ivanti […]
Over 12,000 KerioControl firewalls exposed to exploited RCE flaw
Over twelve thousand GFI KerioControl firewall instances are exposed to a critical remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-52875. KerioControl is a network security suite that small and medium-sized businesses use for VPNs, bandwidth management, reporting and monitoring, traffic filtering, AV protection, and intrusion prevention. The flaw in question was discovered in mid-December by security […]
Hackers exploit Cityworks RCE bug to breach Microsoft IIS servers
Software vendor Trimble is warning that hackers are exploiting a Cityworks deserialization vulnerability to remotely execute commands on IIS servers and deploy Cobalt Strike beacons for initial network access. Trimble Cityworks is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-centric asset management and work order management software designed primarily for local governments, utilities, and public works organizations. The […]
Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. Discovered by Check Point vulnerability researcher Haifei Li and tracked as CVE-2024-21413, the flaw is caused by improper input validation when opening emails with malicious links using vulnerable Outlook versions. The attackers […]
CVE-2025-21298: A Critical Windows OLE Zero-Click Vulnerability
Explore CVE-2025-21298, a critical Windows OLE zero-click flaw enabling RCE via email. Learn its risks, impact, and how to defend against attacks. In January 2025, a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-21298 was disclosed, affecting Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technology. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows for remote code execution (RCE) through specially crafted emails, posing significant […]