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MS-Agent Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution via AI Agents 

A vulnerability in an AI automation framework could allow attackers to take complete control of systems running the software.  Security researchers have identified a command injection flaw in the ModelScope MS-Agent framework that could enable remote code execution through crafted prompt input, exposing organizations that deploy AI agents with operating system access. “The real issue…

ClawJacked Flaw Lets Malicious Sites Hijack Local OpenClaw AI Agents via WebSocket

OpenClaw has fixed a high-severity security issue that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed a malicious website to connect to a locally running artificial intelligence (AI) agent and take over control. “Our vulnerability lives in the core system itself – no plugins, no marketplace, no user-installed extensions – just the bare OpenClaw gateway, running exactly…

Juniper PTX Flaw Could Allow Full Router Takeover

Juniper Networks has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Junos OS Evolved that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain root-level control of affected PTX Series routers.  These routers are widely used in service provider, telecom, and cloud environments. The vulnerability “… allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to execute code as root,” said the company in…

ServiceNow AI Platform Vulnerability Enables Unauthenticated RCE

ServiceNow has addressed a critical vulnerability in its AI Platform that could have allowed unauthenticated remote code execution in enterprise environments.  The flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting its high severity and potential impact on workflow automation and AI-driven operations. “This vulnerability could potentially enable an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to remotely…

Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector

Flaws in Anthropic’s Claude Code could allow remote code execution and theft of API keys when users open untrusted repositories. Check Point Research team found multiple vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code AI coding assistant that could lead to remote code execution and API key theft. The vulnerabilities abuse features such as Hooks, MCP servers, and…

VMware Aria Vulnerabilities Expose RCE Risk

Broadcom has disclosed three vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations, including one that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution during product migrations.  One of the flaws, CVE-2026-22719, can allow an attacker “… to execute arbitrary commands which may lead to remote code execution in VMware Aria Operations while support-assisted product migration is in progress,” said Broadcom…

SolarWinds patches four critical Serv-U flaws enabling root access

SolarWinds addressed four critical Serv-U vulnerabilities that could let attackers gain root access to unpatched servers. SolarWinds released updates fixing four critical Serv-U vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution, potentially giving attackers full root access on unpatched servers. Serv-U is a file transfer server software that allows organizations to securely transfer files over networks using…

Cyber defense: From reactive to proactive

When systems are attacked, we should respond. But how much better would it be if we could anticipate attacks before they strike and stop them with a proactive defense? Faced with today’s cybersecurity challenges, that is no simple task. “It’s a cat-and-mouse situation. AI is changing the speed and sophistication of attacks, and AI is…

RoguePilot Flaw in GitHub Codespaces Enabled Copilot to Leak GITHUB_TOKEN

A vulnerability in GitHub Codespaces could have been exploited by bad actors to seize control of repositories by injecting malicious Copilot instructions in a GitHub issue. The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven vulnerability has been codenamed RoguePilot by Orca Security. It has since been patched by Microsoft following responsible disclosure. “Attackers can craft hidden instructions inside a

Applying green energy tax policies to improve cybersecurity

For years, governments have focused only on the stick of compliance when they could leverage the carrot of tax incentives. Theoretically, compliance fines and penalties should act as a deterrent that improves accountability and reduces data breaches. However, many vendors often assume compliance risk rather than securing data effectively. For example, Meta has been the…

Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center

Microsoft has disclosed a now-patched security flaw in Windows Admin Center that could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges. Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management tool set that lets users manage their Windows Clients, Servers, and Clusters without the need for connecting to the cloud. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-26119,…

better-auth Flaw Allows Unauthenticated API Key Creation

A vulnerability in the better-auth library could allow attackers to take over user accounts without ever logging in.  The flaw affects the library’s API keys plugin and enables unauthenticated attackers to mint privileged API keys for arbitrary users. Exploitation of the vulnerability grants “… full authenticated access as the targeted user and, depending on the…

Bug in widely used VoIP phones allows stealthy network footholds, call interception (CVE-2026-2329)

A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2026-2329) in Grandstream VoIP phones could let hackers remotely take full control of the devices and even intercept calls, Rapid7 researchers discovered. “The vulnerability is present in the device’s web-based API service, and is accessible in a default configuration,” Rapid7 researcher Stephen Fewer noted. The risks related to CVE-2026-2329 exploitation CVE-2026-2329…

Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch

Could America turn off Europe’s internet? That’s one of the questions that Graham and special guest James Ball will be exploring as they discuss tech sovereignty. Could Gmail, cloud services, and critical infrastructure really become geopolitical leverage? And is anyone actually building a Plan B? Plus we explore if Meta is quietly plotting to turn its…

Smashing Security podcast #455: Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch

Could America turn off Europe’s internet? That’s one of the questions that Graham and special guest James Ball will be exploring as they discuss tech sovereignty. Could Gmail, cloud services, and critical infrastructure really become geopolitical leverage? And is anyone actually building a Plan B? Plus we explore if Meta is quietly plotting to turn…

Windows Admin Center Flaw Opens Door to Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability in Windows Admin Center (WAC) could allow authorized attackers to escalate privileges in enterprise environments.  The issue affects WAC version 2.6.4 and has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.8. “Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network,” said Microsoft in its advisory. How the…

OpenClaw Flaw Enables AI Log Poisoning Risk

A vulnerability has been identified in OpenClaw’s AI assistant that could allow attackers to insert crafted content into system logs.  The flaw stems from how certain WebSocket headers were logged, creating a potential log poisoning risk in AI-assisted workflows. “This issue is primarily an indirect prompt injection risk and depends on downstream log consumption behavior.…

Windows Notepad RCE Flaw Exploits Markdown Files

Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the modern Windows Notepad app that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Markdown file.  The issue carries a CVSS score of 8.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. The vulnerability “… allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network,” said Microsoft…

FortiOS Authentication Bypass Exposes VPN and SSO Deployments

Fortinet has disclosed an authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiOS.  Under certain configurations, the flaw could allow attackers to bypass LDAP-based authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to protected enterprise networks. The vulnerability “… may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass LDAP authentication of Agentless VPN or FSSO policy, under specific LDAP server configuration,” said Fortinet…

FortiSandbox XSS Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution

Fortinet has disclosed a vulnerability in its FortiSandbox platform that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.  The issue involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the FortiSandbox web interface that may lead to elevated access if exploited. The vulnerability “… may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands via crafted requests,” said Fortinet…

BeyondTrust fixes critical pre-auth bug allowing remote code execution

BeyondTrust patched a critical pre-auth flaw in Remote Support and PRA that could let attackers execute code remotely. BeyondTrust released security updates to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), in its Remote Support and older Privileged Remote Access products. The bug could allow an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted…

BeyondTrust fixes critical pre-auth bug allowing remote code execution

BeyondTrust patched a critical pre-auth flaw in Remote Support and PRA that could let attackers execute code remotely. BeyondTrust released security updates to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), in its Remote Support and older Privileged Remote Access products. The bug could allow an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted…

BeyondTrust fixes critical pre-auth bug allowing remote code execution

BeyondTrust patched a critical pre-auth flaw in Remote Support and PRA that could let attackers execute code remotely. BeyondTrust released security updates to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), in its Remote Support and older Privileged Remote Access products. The bug could allow an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted…

BeyondTrust fixes critical pre-auth bug allowing remote code execution

BeyondTrust patched a critical pre-auth flaw in Remote Support and PRA that could let attackers execute code remotely. BeyondTrust released security updates to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), in its Remote Support and older Privileged Remote Access products. The bug could allow an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted…

OpenClaw or Open Door? Prompt Injection Creates AI Backdoors

OpenClaw has come under review after researchers at Zenity showed how it could be misused to establish persistent access.  Rather than exploiting a software vulnerability, the technique relies on indirect prompt injection to influence the agent’s behavior and maintain ongoing control with minimal user involvement. “This attack demonstrates how a persistent command and control channel…

Chrome Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution and Browser Crashes 

Google has released a Chrome security update addressing two high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause browser crashes.  The issues affect core browser components and may be triggered when users visit specially crafted websites. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-1861, allows “… a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via…