F5 BIG-IP Command Injection via iControl REST

F5 BIG-IP Command Injection Exploit Targets iControl REST and tmsh

F5 has disclosed a high-severity F5 BIG-IP command injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31644, affecting BIG-IP systems operating in Appliance mode. The flaw allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges. Vulnerability Summary The vulnerability stems from improper input handling in an undisclosed iControl REST API endpoint and the “save” command in TMOS …

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VMware Tools File Tampering Vulnerability in VMs

VMware Tools File Tampering Vulnerability Affects Guest VMs

CVE-2025-22247 is a moderate-severity vulnerability in VMware Tools affecting versions 11.x.x and 12.x.x on Windows and Linux. It enables low-privileged users within a guest virtual machine to tamper with local files, triggering insecure file operations. macOS is not affected. Vulnerability Summary The flaw resides in the way VMware Tools handles file operations initiated from within …

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CVE-2025-20188 Vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE

Cisco Fixes CVE-2025-20188 vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Allowing Root Access via JWT

Cisco has released a patch for CVE-2025-20188, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in IOS XE Wireless Controller software. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute commands with root-level privileges. The root cause is a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) embedded in affected systems. Attackers can exploit this by sending crafted …

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NorDef SLA Feature for Vulnerability Tracking

Introducing the NorDef SLA Feature for Pentest Vulnerability Tracking

When managing Pentest vulnerabilities, time is always of the essence. Effective vulnerability management is more than just identifying risks; it’s about timely remediation to protect your organization from potential threats. To achieve this, teams require clear deadlines, transparency, and accountability—something traditional penetration testing methods often lack. In response to these challenges, we are excited to …

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Active Directory privilege escalation vulnerability

Microsoft Patches Active Directory Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft has patched a privilege escalation vulnerability in Active Directory Domain Services, identified as CVE-2025-29810, during the April 2025 Patch Tuesday release. Technical Overview The vulnerability is caused by improper access control in Windows Active Directory Domain Services and falls under CWE-284: Improper Access Control. An authenticated attacker with low-level privileges on a domain-joined system …

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CVE-2025-23120 Veeam Backup Vulnerability

CVE-2025-23120 Veeam Backup Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-23120, affects Veeam Backup & Replication versions up to 12.3.0.310. This flaw allows authenticated domain users to execute arbitrary code remotely on domain-joined backup servers. Technical Details: Affected Versions: Impacted Systems: Mitigation: The vulnerability is patched in Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.1 (build 12.3.1.1139). Users are advised to upgrade …

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Ingress NGINX Controller vulnerabilities

Critical Ingress NGINX Controller vulnerabilities disclosed in Kubernetes

On March 24, 2025, four critical Ingress NGINX Controller vulnerabilities were publicly disclosed. These flaws enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), unrestricted access to secrets across all namespaces, and the possibility of full Kubernetes cluster takeover. Each vulnerability resides in the controller’s admission component, a service commonly exposed to the internet without authentication controls. Ingress …

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Next.js Middleware Auth Bypass Vulnerability Fixed (CVE-2025-29927)

Critical Next.js Middleware Auth Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927)

A critical vulnerability in Next.js allows attackers to bypass middleware-based authorization checks in self-hosted applications using next start with output: standalone. Tracked as CVE-2025-29927, the flaw has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 and impacts Next.js versions from 11.1.4 up to 13.5.6, 14.x before 14.2.25, and 15.x before 15.2.3. Affected Configurations Vulnerability Details The vulnerability …

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On-Demand Pentest: Start Your Pentesting Any Time, Pause When You Need It

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cyber threats evolve rapidly, demanding immediate attention. Delays in identifying vulnerabilities can leave your systems exposed to significant risks. That’s why Nordic Defender’s NorDef platform offers unparalleled flexibility through its Crowd-Sourced on-demand pentest service. Whether you need to start immediately to minimize exposure or prefer to schedule your test at …

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VMware critical vulnerabilities patched

VMware Critical Vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion: Patches Released

VMware has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. These flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226, enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, escape the virtual machine sandbox, and leak sensitive memory data. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been observed in the wild. Affected Products: Vulnerability Details: Confirmed Exploitation VMware …

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