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Weekly Cybersecurity Newsletter – Top 50 Biggest Cybersecurity Stories of the Week

GBHackers weekly digest rounds up 50 stories including Microsoft's 973-CVE patch drop, exploited Cisco FMC flaws, and Claude agent attacks.

GBHackers' September 7-12, 2026 newsletter summarizes the 50 biggest cybersecurity stories of the week. Highlights include Microsoft patching a record 973 CVEs with two exploited zero-days, active exploitation of Cisco FMC, Check Point VPN and Ivanti flaws, China-linked crews chaining Chrome and Windows zero-days, AI agents mass-exploiting PaperCut to compromise 440 servers, and the emergence of Panzer cross-platform ransomware. It also covers Anthropic and OpenAI agentic AI incidents and CrowdStrike's SafeMind launch.

GBHackers · 1d agoIndustry in the wild

Critical Check Point VPN Flaws Let Unauthenticated Attackers Execute Remote Code

Check Point fixed critical unauthenticated RCE flaws CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103 in its VPN gateways; no exploitation observed yet.

Check Point disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting Remote Access VPN and Site-to-Site VPN on its security gateways. CVE-2026-85102 is an authentication-bypass flaw that can lead to unauthenticated remote code execution, while CVE-2026-85103 is a heap overflow in ASN.1 decoding that can corrupt memory and also result in RCE. Fixes are available via Jumbo Hotfix, with Check Point Live Patch rollout starting September 9, 2026; the vendor found and fixed the issues through internal research and reports no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

GBHackersupdated · 2d agofirst · 5d agoVulnerability 9 sourcesCVE-2026-85102CVE-2026-85103

ZDI-26-678: Adobe Photoshop DCM File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 integer overflow remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-75863) in Adobe Photoshop DCM file parsing.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-678 describing an integer overflow remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop, tracked as CVE-2026-75863 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw occurs while parsing DCM files. Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. No in-the-wild exploitation is reported.

ZDI-26-679: Adobe Photoshop DCM JPEG Image Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 integer overflow remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-75862) in Adobe Photoshop DCM JPEG image parsing.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-679 describing an integer overflow remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop, tracked as CVE-2026-75862 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw occurs while parsing JPEG data in DCM images. Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. No in-the-wild exploitation is reported.

Forgejo 16.0.4 has a critical security bug fix (RCE - Remote Code Execution)

Forgejo 16.0.4 fixes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the self-hosted Git forge; administrators should update promptly.

The Forgejo project released version 16.0.4 of its self-hosted Git forge with a fix for a critical remote code execution vulnerability, as stated in the published release notes. The announcement provides no CVE identifier or technical exploitation details in the indexed text. Administrators running Forgejo instances should upgrade to 16.0.4 to apply the security fix.

Lobsters · security · 5d agoVulnerability1

ZDI-26-684: Linux Kernel KSMBD Query Directory Request Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-64397, a CVSS 9.0 unauthenticated remote code execution race condition in Linux Kernel KSMBD.

ZDI-26-684 describes a race condition in the Linux Kernel KSMBD subsystem's Query Directory Request handling that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Only systems with KSMBD enabled are vulnerable. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 9.0 and CVE-2026-64397.

ZDI-26-673: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81988, a use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC document object handling that enables remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-673 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the document object handling of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Arbitrary code execution is possible when a target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. The flaw received a CVSS rating of 7.8. No in-the-wild exploitation is reported.

ZDI-26-674: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81981, an out-of-bounds write in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling that permits remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-674 details an out-of-bounds write in the annotation handling of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution after the victim opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. The advisory carries a CVSS score of 7.8. No exploitation is reported.

ZDI-26-676: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC DigSig Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81973, a use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC digital signature handling that enables remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-676 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the DigSig (digital signature) feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Exploitation requires the target to open a malicious file or visit a malicious page, after which arbitrary code can execute. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 7.8. No in-the-wild exploitation is reported.

ZDI-26-675: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 use-after-free remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-81976) in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC triggered via malicious PDFs.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-675 describing a use-after-free remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, tracked as CVE-2026-81976 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw resides in the annotation feature. Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The advisory reports no evidence of in-the-wild exploitation.

ZDI-26-650: (Pwn2Own) OpenAI Codex External Control of Configuration Setting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-650 for a CVSS 7.8 remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-19592) in OpenAI Codex, demonstrated at Pwn2Own.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-650 describing a remote code execution vulnerability in OpenAI Codex, tracked as CVE-2026-19592 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw involves external control of a configuration setting. Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The bug was demonstrated at Pwn2Own and disclosed through ZDI.

ZDI-26-648: (Pwn2Own) OpenAI Codex External Control of System or Configuration Setting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published a Pwn2Own advisory for CVE-2026-19590, enabling remote code execution in OpenAI's Codex agent via system or configuration control.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-648 documents an External Control of System or Configuration Setting vulnerability in OpenAI Codex, demonstrated at Pwn2Own. A remote attacker could achieve arbitrary code execution, with user interaction required such as opening malicious content. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-19590 with a CVSS rating of 7.8. No exploitation in the wild is reported.

ZDI-26-651: (Pwn2Own) OpenAI Codex External Control of System or Configuration Setting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-651 for a CVSS 7.8 remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-19593) in OpenAI Codex, demonstrated at Pwn2Own.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-651 describing a remote code execution vulnerability in OpenAI Codex, tracked as CVE-2026-19593 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw involves external control of system or configuration settings. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious folder. The bug was demonstrated at Pwn2Own and disclosed through ZDI.

ZDI-26-649: (Pwn2Own) OpenAI Codex Improper Neutralization of Control Sequences Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-649 for a CVSS 7.8 remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-19591) in OpenAI Codex, demonstrated at Pwn2Own.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-649 describing a remote code execution vulnerability in OpenAI Codex, tracked as CVE-2026-19591 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw involves improper neutralization of control sequences. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious folder. The bug was demonstrated at Pwn2Own and disclosed through ZDI.

ZDI-26-663: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81989, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC annotation handling rated CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-663 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC's annotation processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-81989.

ZDI-26-664: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81986, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling rated CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-664 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-81986.

ZDI-26-657: ASUS Control Center Express Agent Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-657: ASUS Control Center Express Agent has an unauthenticated remote code execution flaw, CVE-2026-19397, rated CVSS 9.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-657 for ASUS Control Center Express Agent. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-19397, lets remote attackers execute arbitrary code without authentication. ZDI assigned a CVSS 9.8 rating. The advisory accompanies a vendor patch for affected installations.

ZDI-26-665: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annots Report Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-79909, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC rated CVSS 7.8, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-665 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's Annots processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-79909.

ZDI-26-656: PAPPL Job Processing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-656: Unauthenticated heap-based buffer overflow in PAPPL job processing allows remote code execution, rated CVSS 9.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-656 for PAPPL, the open-source printer application framework. A heap-based buffer overflow in job processing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with no authentication required. ZDI assigned a CVSS 9.8 rating. No CVE identifier was listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · 6d agoAdvisory 2 sources

ZDI-26-658: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81987, an integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG parsing enabling remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-658 covering an integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC's parsing of JPEG files. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and tracked the flaw as CVE-2026-81987.

ZDI-26-693: Linux Kernel ksmbd Share Configuration Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-693: authenticated race condition in Linux kernel ksmbd share configuration allows remote code execution on ksmbd-enabled systems; CVSS 8.5.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-693 discloses a race condition in the Linux kernel's ksmbd share configuration that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires authentication, and only systems with ksmbd enabled are vulnerable. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 8.5; no CVE is listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published Advisories · 2d agoVulnerability1

ZDI-26-695: Linux Kernel NFSv4 Server Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-695: Linux Kernel NFSv4 server race condition (CVE-2026-89688, CVSS 8.5) enables remote code execution on nfsd systems with authentication.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-695 describes a race condition in the Linux Kernel NFSv4 server tracked as CVE-2026-89688 with a CVSS score of 8.5. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, but authentication is required and only systems with nfsd enabled are vulnerable. No in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned in the advisory.

ZDI-26-662: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81990, a use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling allowing remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-662 covering a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation feature. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and tracked the flaw as CVE-2026-81990.

ZDI-26-661: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81985, a second use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling enabling remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-661 covering a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation feature. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI rated the flaw CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-81985.

ZDI-26-677: Adobe Photoshop DCM JPEG-LS Image Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-75771, an integer overflow in Adobe Photoshop's DCM JPEG-LS image parsing that enables remote code execution with user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-677 for an integer overflow in Adobe Photoshop's parsing of DCM JPEG-LS images. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code if the target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. No exploitation is reported.

Metasploit Wrap Up: This One Goes to Sixteen!

Metasploit adds 16 modules including 10 exploits, five covering CISA KEV vulnerabilities in Cisco, SonicWall, PaperCut, JetBrains and Langflow.

Rapid7's weekly Metasploit update ships 16 new modules, 10 of them exploit modules, with five targeting CISA KEV entries. New exploits cover Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center auth bypass (CVE-2026-20079), a SonicWall SMA1000 SSRF-to-root RCE chain (CVE-2026-83548/CVE-2026-83549), JetBrains TeamCity deserialization RCE (CVE-2026-63077), PaperCut NG/MF chain (CVE-2026-81578/CVE-2026-82078), and Langflow authenticated RCE (CVE-2026-19295). The SonicWall and PaperCut chains were reported as actively exploited zero-days, and a new ESC8 relay module exploits CVE-2026-20929 against AD CS Web Enrollment.

Rapid7 Blog · 5d agoTools in the wildCVE-2025-66516CVE-2025-54988CVE-2026-20929+8 CVEs1

Wordfence Argus Identifies Two Critical Unauthenticated Vulnerability Chains Leading to Remote Code Execution in The Events Calendar Plugin

Wordfence Argus found two critical unauthenticated RCE vulnerability chains in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin, active on over 600,000 sites.

Wordfence Argus identified two independent critical vulnerability chains in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin on August 21-22, 2026. Both chains originate in the plugin's widget-rendering pipeline and can lead to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via two separate methods. The plugin is active on more than 600,000 websites.

Wordfence · 1d agoVulnerability

GitLab Patches Critical Flaws Enabling Arbitrary File Read, Credential Theft and Remote Code Execution

GitLab patched a CVSS 10.0 path traversal (CVE-2026-85706) plus deserialization and buffer-overflow flaws, urging self-managed users to update immediately.

GitLab released versions 19.3.2, 19.2.6, and 19.1.8 on September 10, 2026, fixing CVE-2026-85706 (CVSS 10.0), an unauthenticated path traversal in the repository commits API enabling arbitrary file reads on both Community and Enterprise Editions. CVE-2026-87719 (CVSS 9.9) is insecure deserialization in the EE GraphQL subscription serializer that can expose Advanced Search configurations and credentials, while CVE-2026-88765 (CVSS 8.5) allows authenticated RCE via crafted project exports. The update includes database migrations, so single-node deployments will experience downtime; GitLab.com is already patched.

Cyber Security Newsupdated · 1d agofirst · 5d agoVulnerability 17 sourcesCVE-2026-85706CVE-2026-87719CVE-2026-887651

Critical Check Point VPN Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks

Check Point patched two critical VPN flaws, CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103 (CVSS 9.8), allowing unauthenticated RCE on Security Gateways.

Check Point disclosed and patched two critical VPN vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-85102 (improper certificate trust validation, CWE-295) and CVE-2026-85103 (heap-based buffer overflow in ASN.1 certificate parsing, CWE-122), both rated CVSS 9.8 and exploitable for unauthenticated remote code execution under specific conditions. The flaws affect Security Gateway, Security Management Server, and Spark Firewall deployments on R81.20, R82, and R82.10 branches plus end-of-support versions such as R80.40 and R81, while R82.20 is not affected. Check Point reports no evidence of active exploitation or public PoC; Live Patch rollout began September 9, 2026, and administrators without it must install Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator builds (R82.10 Take 44+, R82 Take 126+, R81.20 Take 166+). For Site-to-Site VPN, restricting UDP ports 500 and 4500 to known peers serves as an interim workaround, but no mitigation exists for Remote Access VPN or Spark Firewalls.

Cyber Security Newsupdated · 2d agofirst · 6d agoVulnerability 9 sourcesCVE-2026-85102CVE-2026-85103CVE-2026-50751

ZDI-26-671: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Dialog Object Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a type confusion RCE (CVE-2026-80161, CVSS 7.8) in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC requiring user interaction to exploit.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-671 for a Dialog Object type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and assigned CVE-2026-80161. The advisory does not report active exploitation.

ZDI-26-667: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an annotation use-after-free RCE (CVE-2026-81975, CVSS 7.8) in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-667 for a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and assigned CVE-2026-81975. The advisory does not state whether exploitation has been observed.

Attackers Exploit WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Flaw to Plant PHP Web Shells

Attackers exploit CVE-2026-27540 in WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture to upload PHP web shells; Wordfence blocked 100,000+ attempts since June 2026.

Wordfence reports active exploitation of CVE-2026-27540 (CVSS 9.8), an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload in the wwlc_file_upload_handler AJAX action of the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture plugin (versions through 2.0.3.1, 6,000+ installs), enabling remote code execution via uploaded PHP web shells. Over 100,000 exploit attempts were blocked since June 2026, including 99 in the last 24 hours, traced to ten listed IP addresses. Separately, two critical flaws (CVE-2026-78159 and CVE-2026-78006) in The Events Calendar, installed on 600,000+ sites, allow unauthenticated RCE and full site takeover via PHP object injection chains. StellarWP patched the affected plugin versions 6.17.3 and 6.17.4 in releases 6.17.3.1 and 6.17.4.1.

cPanel Urges Users to Patch ConfigServer Firewall Remote Code Execution Flaw

cPanel urges administrators to patch CVE-2026-65638, a flaw letting unauthenticated attackers run commands through ConfigServer Firewall's MESSENGER service; update to CSF 16.30.

CVE-2026-65638 in ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) 14.00–16.29 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the MESSENGER service, which is exposed only when MESSENGER is enabled and a reCAPTCHA secret has been configured. Exploitation yields command execution under the unprivileged CSF service account, providing a foothold for reconnaissance, data access, or lateral movement on internet-facing cPanel/WHM hosting infrastructure. CSF 16.30 or later fixes the issue; disabling MESSENGER in /etc/csf/csf.conf and restarting csf and lfd is a temporary mitigation.

CVE-2026-86792: Apache Airflow Apache Kafka provider: Connection-editor remote code execution on the Scheduler via Kafka connection callback configuration

Apache Airflow Kafka provider 1.15.0 before 2.0.0 resolves unvalidated dotted-path strings into Python callables, enabling Scheduler RCE.

CVE-2026-86792 (moderate) affects apache-airflow-providers-apache-kafka versions 1.15.0 before 2.0.0. Dotted-path strings in a Kafka connection's extra field are resolved into Python callables via import_string with no allowlist, then invoked by the confluent-kafka client. This allows someone with Kafka connection configuration access to achieve remote code execution on the Airflow Scheduler; upgrading to 2.0.0 resolves it.

oss-security · 17h agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-867921

Android’s September 2026 Updates Patch 180 Vulnerabilities

Google's September 2026 Android security updates patch 180 vulnerabilities including critical Wi-Fi memory corruption flaw CVE-2026-28662.

Google released September 2026 Android security updates addressing 180 vulnerabilities across two patch levels. The 2026-09-01 level fixes 95 bugs including 23 critical System component flaws enabling RCE, EoP, and DoS. The 2026-09-05 level addresses 85 additional defects in kernel and vendor components including a Wi-Fi memory corruption flaw (CVE-2026-28662) enabling remote code execution without privileges or user interaction.

SecurityWeek · 6d agoAdvisoryCVE-2026-28662

Threat Matrix: Mapping threats across cloud web applications

Microsoft released a Cloud Web Applications Threat Matrix, a MITRE ATT&CK-aligned framework mapping threats to cloud-hosted web apps and serverless platforms.

Microsoft introduced the cloud web applications threat matrix, which organizes attack techniques for cloud-hosted web apps and serverless platforms using MITRE ATT&CK tactics, from resource development through impact. The framework covers attack paths spanning application code, managed runtimes, workload identities, and deployment pipelines, cataloging techniques such as subdomain takeover, code injection in connected repositories, compromised registry images, exposed admin interfaces, and serverless trigger injection. It builds on Microsoft's earlier Kubernetes and storage services matrices to help defenders identify visibility gaps, prioritize hardening, and plan investigations in cloud-native environments.

Microsoft Security Blog · 6d agoTools

NCSC Warns of Critical Check Point VPN Flaws as Large-Scale Exploitation Is Expected

Dutch NCSC warns of two critical CVSS 9.8 Check Point VPN flaws enabling unauthenticated remote code execution, urging immediate patching before mass exploitation.

The Dutch NCSC warned that CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103, both rated 9.8 CVSS, allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Check Point Quantum Security Gateway, Spark Firewall, and Security Management Server deployments when VPN is enabled. CVE-2026-85102 stems from improper certificate trust validation during VPN negotiation, while CVE-2026-85103 is a heap-based buffer overflow in ASN.1 certificate decoding. Check Point shipped emergency updates on September 9, 2026, including R82.10 Take 44, R82 Take 126, and R81.20 Take 166 or later, plus LivePatch for eligible systems. No public exploit code exists yet, but the NCSC rates exploitation likelihood high and recommends restricting UDP ports 500 and 4500 to known peers as a stopgap.

Cyber Security Newsupdated · 2d agofirst · 2d agoVulnerability 9 sourcesCVE-2026-85102CVE-2026-85103

IBM security advisory (AV26-922)

Canadian Cyber Centre relays IBM advisory for Langflow, MQ, and Sterling File Gateway flaws including MQ remote code execution (CVE-2026-13293).

Canadian Cyber Centre advisory AV26-922 relays IBM fixes for Langflow OSS (versions through 1.11.5 across release lines), IBM MQ (10.0.0.0 and 9.x LTS/CD through 9.4.5.1), and Sterling File Gateway (through 6.2.2.1). CVE-2026-13293 is a remote code execution flaw in IBM MQ Java messaging caused by an incomplete security scanner blocklist enabling network-based code execution. CVE-2026-19290 is an improper access control vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway. Administrators are urged to review and apply the necessary updates.

The vulnpocalypse rains iBugs down on Apple with record-setting number of patches

Apple's record patch cycle fixes 260+ CVEs across iOS 27 and macOS 27, including CUPS remote code execution, with no active exploitation reported.

Apple patched more than 260 CVEs across its operating systems and software, its largest single patch cycle ever, with iOS 27 fixing 122 flaws and macOS 27 Golden Gate fixing 204. Notable bugs include CVE-2026-43692, a CUPS validation issue allowing remote code execution, and CVE-2026-43689, an iOS privilege-escalation flaw granting root access. Ten CVEs were credited to AI-assisted bug hunting, including CVE-2026-65410 and CVE-2026-65409 found by Calif with Claude and Anthropic Research. None of the vulnerabilities are listed as actively exploited.

Amasty patches dozens of Magento extensions, 2 critical

Amasty patched dozens of Magento/Adobe Commerce extensions, including two critical flaws allowing unauthenticated web shell upload and remote code execution.

Extension vendor Amasty released fixes for a large batch of Magento and Adobe Commerce modules, with critical unauthenticated file upload flaws in Advanced Product Reviews and Gift Card that allow attackers to plant web shells and take full control of stores. Dozens of additional high-, medium- and low-severity extensions were also patched. The vendor says the release affects almost every Magento and Adobe Commerce store. A related Order Attributes flaw was previously exploited heavily, with Sansec Shield blocking over 12,000 attempts against 25% of Magento stores in three days.