Phishing & fraudhigh
Ghostwriter Targets Ukrainian Government With Geofenced PDF Phishing, Cobalt Strike
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-38831 | Code Execution in RARLAB WinRAR via Crafted ZIP File/Folder Name Confusion | 7.8 | 100% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×4 | KEV |
| CVE-2024-42009 | Cross-Site Scripting in Roundcube Webmail Lets Attackers Steal Emails | 9.3 | 83% | KEV | KEV |
| CVE-2025-8088 | WinRAR Path Traversal (CVE-2025-8088) Enables Arbitrary Code Execution | 8.4 | 94% | KEVRansomware | KEV |
From the original article
4 min read at thehackernews.com
The Belarus-aligned threat group known as Ghostwriter has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting governmental organizations in Ukraine. Active since at least 2016, Ghostwriter has been linked to both cyber espionage and influence operations targeting neighboring countries, particularly Ukraine.
By @TheHackersNews · thehackernews.com
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