AI Runs the Hack: Chinese Actor Automates Cyberattacks With DeepSeek
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-3055 | Out-of-Bounds Read in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway When Used as SAML IDP | 9.3 | 91% | KEVPoC | KEV |
| CVE-2026-33017 | Unauthenticated RCE in Langflow AI Workflow Builder | 9.3 | 96% | KEVPoC ×6 | KEV |
| CVE-2026-39987 | Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Marimo Python Notebook | 9.3 | 100% | KEVPoC ×8 | KEV |
From the original article
5 min read at securityaffairs.com
Unit 42 uncovered an AI-driven Chinese hacking campaign where DeepSeek autonomously scanned targets, selected exploits, and launched attacks. Researchers at Palo Alto’s Unit 42 got a front-row seat to something they’d only theorized about before: an AI system running an actual hacking campaign with almost no human steering it.
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