Inside the Metabase SQLi: Exploited in the Wild
Wiz reverse engineers Metabase SQLi CVE-2026-72898, exploited in the wild, using AI to speed defenses.
Wiz published an analysis of Metabase CVE-2026-72898, a SQL injection vulnerability that is being exploited in the wild. The write-up reverse engineers the flaw and applies AI to accelerate defensive guidance for responders. Organizations running Metabase should treat the flaw as actively targeted.
Multiple Chinese hacking groups seen using identical Chrome zero-day exploit
Four China-linked espionage groups share identical BlueMoon Chrome zero-day exploit kit targeting US defense contractors and Asian government agencies.
Proofpoint identified at least four Chinese-aligned espionage groups (TA412/RedBravo, UNK_LateNight, UNK_DoubleCheck, UNK_QuietRacket) using an identical Chrome zero-day exploit kit dubbed BlueMoon in late August through this week. Targets include US defense contractors, NGOs, mining companies, and Southeast Asian government agencies. The exploit chains a Chromium patch-gap vulnerability with a Windows flaw, delivering malware such as ShadowPad and a fake Gemini browser extension backdoor, with possible AI-assisted exploit development.