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Attackers hit MSP, use its RMM software to deliver ransomware to clients

Help Net Securityby @zeljkazorz ()2 min read2
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2024-57726
+2 related CVEs
Missing-Authorization Privilege Escalation in SimpleHelp Remote Support <= 5.5.7
9.9
group max
66%KEVRansomware
KEV

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A threat actor wielding the DragonForce ransomware has compromised an unnamed managed service provider (MSP) and pushed the malware onto its client organizations via SimpleHelp, a legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool. “Sophos MDR has medium confidence the threat actor exploited a chain of vulnerabilities that were released in January 2025,” the company’s incident responders shared on Tuesday.

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