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PolarEdge Targets Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, Synology Routers in Expanding Botnet Campaign
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-20118 | Authenticated Command Injection in Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers | 7.2 | 54% | KEV | KEV |
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3 min read at thehackernews.com
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on the inner workings of a botnet malware called PolarEdge . PolarEdge was first documented by Sekoia in February 2025, attributing it to a campaign targeting routers from Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology with the goal of corralling them into a network for an as-yet-undetermined purpose.
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