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Re: rosbridge_library Protocol.incoming() quadratic CPU cost in JSON fallback

David Wheeler notes a rosbridge_library quadratic CPU cost flaw was publicly disclosed on oss-security without prior coordination.

In an oss-security reply, David A. Wheeler pointed out that a poster had just publicly disclosed details of a quadratic CPU cost issue in rosbridge_library's Protocol.incoming() JSON fallback path. Wheeler referenced the mailing list's stated norms encouraging public discussion of open-source security flaws. The reply itself contains no fix, CVE, or exploitation details.

oss-security·Sep 14, 19:53 UTC · 1d agoVulnerability 3 sources

Spark RAT Targets Cambodia, Abuses Vulnerable OPSWAT Driver to Disable Security Tools

Acronis details a Spark RAT campaign against Cambodia abusing the vulnerable OPSWAT ardrv.sys driver (CVE-2026-36425) to disable Microsoft Defender and other security tools.

Acronis TRU analyzed a multi-stage Spark RAT campaign targeting Cambodian individuals and organizations with lures spanning government notices, public health materials, and real estate documents. Attack chains use phishing emails with Inno Setup archives, DLL side-loading via a signed Tencent executable, and BYOVD abuse of the vulnerable OPSWAT ardrv.sys driver (CVE-2026-36425) to terminate security software. Shellcode hidden in PNG files patches AMSI and ETW, establishes scheduled task and service persistence, and injects into vssvc.exe and ctfmon.exe to run the open-source Go-based Spark RAT. Tactics resemble the Silver Fox actor, but Acronis tracks the cluster as unattributed with low confidence.

The Hacker News·Aug 27, 13:22 UTC · 20d agoMalware in the wildCVE-2026-36425

Privilege escalation from IIS AppPool to NT Authority/SYSTEM

A write-up demonstrates privilege escalation from an IIS AppPool identity to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM via the AD CS RPC endpoint.

A technical write-up details a Windows privilege escalation path that moves an IIS application pool identity to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM by abusing the Active Directory Certificate Services RPC endpoint. The technique chains the restricted IIS AppPool service context with AD CS access to reach SYSTEM on the host. The post is relevant for defenders mapping privilege escalation paths on Windows web servers.

Lobsters · security·Aug 31, 12:36 UTC · 16d agoResearch

WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords

Gen Digital details WordlistLoader delivering Amatera Stealer via ClickFix and EtherHiding, while SynkLoader phishes Windows credentials through Microsoft Teams.

Gen Digital identified WordlistLoader, an intermediate stage that reconstructs shellcode encoded as plain English words (or 16-byte UUID chunks) and loads Amatera Stealer 4.3.3-alpha1, delivered through ClearFake ClickFix prompts on compromised websites. The chain uses EtherHiding to fetch JavaScript from a blockchain smart contract, hidden cmd.exe via conhost, WebDAV-mounted shares with rundll32 execution, and ETW bypass via hardware breakpoints. The stealer adds hardened WoW64 syscalls, Heaven's Gate indirect-syscall trampolines and a redesigned application-bound encryption bypass. Separately, Expel observed SynkLoader distributed via Microsoft Teams phishing impersonating IT service desks, installing an MSI from Azure blob storage and serving a fake lock screen to capture credentials.

The Hacker News·Aug 26, 05:08 UTC · 21d agoMalware

Threat Brief: OWASSRF Vulnerability Exploitation

Unit 42 details active exploitation of Exchange SSRF flaws CVE-2022-41080/CVE-2022-41082 via the OWASSRF method, deploying the SilverArrow PowerShell backdoor.

Unit 42 documents OWASSRF, an exploit chain combining CVE-2022-41080 and CVE-2022-41082 to achieve remote code execution on Microsoft Exchange via Outlook Web Access, bypassing Microsoft's ProxyNotShell mitigations. Active exploitation was observed in late November and early December 2022, affecting at least eight organizations. Attackers authenticated to Exchange, then executed a PowerShell backdoor tracked as SilverArrow to create admin accounts, install AnyDesk, tunnel RDP via PuTTY Link, and dump LSASS memory for credential theft. Exploitation is isolated rather than mass-scale because authentication is required.

Palo Alto Unit 42·Aug 17, 10:58 UTC · Aug 17, 2026Exploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2022-41080CVE-2022-41082CVE-2022-410401

ZDI-26-610: Apple Safari JavaScriptCore B3 ReduceStrength Phase Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI details a use-after-free in Apple Safari's JavaScriptCore (CVE-2026-64715) that allows remote code execution after a user visits a malicious page.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-610 for a use-after-free in the B3 ReduceStrength phase of Apple Safari's JavaScriptCore. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. ZDI rates the vulnerability 8.8 on CVSS and assigned CVE-2026-64715. The advisory does not report exploitation in the wild.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-64715

Nightmare-Eclipse Strikes Again with 'ShieldCrash' Windows Exploit

A researcher known as Nightmare-Eclipse published another zero-day exploit, dubbed ShieldCrash, targeting Windows Defender.

Dark Reading reports that the disgruntled researcher tracked as Nightmare-Eclipse continued a vendetta against Microsoft by publishing a new zero-day exploit named ShieldCrash for Windows Defender. The brief report does not detail affected versions, exploitation prerequisites, or whether exploitation has been observed.

Dark Reading·Sep 10, 15:29 UTC · 6d agoExploit / PoC1

ZDI-26-559: (Pwn2Own) Amazon Smart Plug OTA Update Process Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a Pwn2Own out-of-bounds write RCE (CVSS 7.5) in Amazon Smart Plug's OTA process, exploitable by unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-559 for an out-of-bounds write remote code execution flaw in the Amazon Smart Plug OTA update process, demonstrated at Pwn2Own. Unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 7.5.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 12, 05:00 UTC · Aug 12, 2026Advisory

[0day-rubbish] DBxtra .NET 13.1.1.0 Unauthenticated SOAP API to xp_cmdshell code execution (9.8)

0day Rubbish disclosed an unauthenticated SOAP API flaw in DBxtra .NET 13.1.1.0 enabling xp_cmdshell command execution, rated CVSS 9.8.

The 0day Rubbish Research Team disclosed an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in DBxtra .NET 13.1.1.0, classified as CWE-306 (missing authentication). The flaw is reachable via the unauthenticated SOAP API and abuses SQL Server's xp_cmdshell to run operating system commands. It is rated CVSS 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No CVE identifier or exploitation evidence was provided in the disclosure.

Full Disclosure·Sep 8, 17:31 UTC · 8d agoVulnerability 2 sources

ZDI-26-547: OriginLab OriginPro OPJU File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-547 discloses CVE-2026-18288, an out-of-bounds write in OriginLab OriginPro OPJU file parsing enabling remote code execution via crafted files.

OriginLab OriginPro contains an out-of-bounds write when parsing OPJU files, tracked as CVE-2026-18288 with CVSS 7.8. Remote code execution requires user interaction, meaning the target must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page. The flaw was disclosed via ZDI advisory ZDI-26-547.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 11, 05:00 UTC · Aug 11, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18288

The September 2026 Security Update Review

ZDI's September 2026 Microsoft update review lists two already-exploited Windows EoP zero-days and dozens of critical RCEs across Office, SQL Server, and Windows services.

The review catalogs Microsoft's September 2026 fixes, marking CVE-2026-85880 (Windows ALPC) and CVE-2026-81963 (Windows Update Stack) as already exploited elevation-of-privilege issues. It also lists critical RCE flaws in Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SQL Server, Windows DNS, DHCP and Failover Cluster, plus graphics component RCEs. Azure-side fixes include Entra ID, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Language and Azure AD B2C elevation-of-privilege flaws.

Zero Day Initiative Blog·Sep 8, 18:32 UTC · 8d agoAdvisory in the wildCVE-2026-85880CVE-2026-81963CVE-2026-70352+27 CVEs1

Researcher Drops New Microsoft Defender PoC Showing ShieldBreak Patch Can Be Bypassed

Researcher Chaotic Eclipse released a PoC showing CVE-2026-69414's patch is bypassable, allowing arbitrary file reads as SYSTEM on current Windows.

The researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse published a proof-of-concept for a zero-day in Microsoft Defender, dubbed ShieldCrash, assessed as a patch bypass for ShieldBreak (CVE-2026-69414, CVSS 7.8). The PoC demonstrates an arbitrary file read as SYSTEM with the latest Windows installed, and all supported desktop versions are said to be impacted. Microsoft patched the original issue in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine 1.1.26080.3, which updates automatically. The same researcher recently released PoCs for flaws in CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor, Kaspersky, Avast Antivirus and NVIDIA.

The Hacker News·Sep 9, 06:47 UTC · 7d agoExploit / PoCCVE-2026-694141

[0day-rubbish] QuantaStor 6.8.3.018 Command injection in the alert-mail command via the smtpPassword field (8.8)

QuantaStor 6.8.3.018 has a CVSS 8.8 command injection in its alert-mail command, exploitable via the smtpPassword field.

0day Rubbish Research Team disclosed a command injection (CWE-78) in QuantaStor 6.8.3.018's alert-mail command, reachable through the smtpPassword field. The flaw scores CVSS 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No CVE identifier or evidence of active exploitation is mentioned in the disclosure.

Full Disclosure·Sep 8, 17:31 UTC · 8d agoVulnerability 2 sources

Wordfence Argus Finds Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Gravity Forms

Wordfence finds an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload flaw in Gravity Forms (1M+ installs) that can lead to remote code execution.

On August 9, 2026, Wordfence's Argus scanner discovered an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Gravity Forms, estimated at over one million active installations. Attackers can write files with attacker-selected extensions to a public temporary upload directory, potentially enabling remote code execution. The post does not mention a CVE identifier or observed exploitation.

Wordfence·Sep 1, 17:47 UTC · 15d agoVulnerability

CVE-2026-78318: Apache Syncope: Unauthenticated reflected XSS in Console and Enduser

Apache Syncope Console and Enduser UIs suffer unauthenticated reflected XSS via notification messages, affecting versions 4.0.4 through 4.1.2.

CVE-2026-78318 is a moderate-severity cross-site scripting flaw in Apache Syncope's syncope-client-idrepo-common-ui module. The notification message, optionally shown by the Console and Enduser UIs, is improperly neutralized, enabling unauthenticated reflected XSS. Affected versions are 4.0.4 through 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2; no exploitation is reported.

oss-security·Sep 14, 15:48 UTC · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-783181

ZDI-26-536: (Pwn2Own) Microsoft Windows http.sys Integer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-62735, a Pwn2Own-demonstrated Windows http.sys integer overflow (CVSS 8.8) enabling local privilege escalation.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-536 describes an integer overflow in Microsoft Windows http.sys, tracked as CVE-2026-62735 with a CVSS score of 8.8. The flaw was demonstrated at Pwn2Own and allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected Windows installations. Exploitation requires first obtaining the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 11, 05:00 UTC · Aug 11, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-627351

ZDI-26-585: OriginLab Origin Viewer OGWU File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI reported an out-of-bounds write in OriginLab Origin Viewer's OGWU parsing (CVE-2026-19885) that allows remote code execution via crafted files.

ZDI-26-585 details an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when OriginLab Origin Viewer parses OGWU files, leading to remote code execution. A successful attack requires the user to open a malicious file or visit a malicious page. The flaw carries a CVSS rating of 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-19885. No in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-19885

[webapps] Bludit CMS 3.20.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

A reflected cross-site scripting flaw in Bludit CMS 3.20.0 is documented with a public proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB.

Exploit-DB published exploit ID 52678 targeting Bludit CMS 3.20.0, a web application affected by reflected cross-site scripting. The listing contains a proof-of-concept but includes no CVE identifier or evidence of active exploitation.

Exploit-DB·Sep 2, 00:00 UTC · 14d agoExploit / PoC

ZDI-26-552: OriginLab Origin Viewer OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-18293, a CVSS 7.8 out-of-bounds write in OriginLab Origin Viewer OPJ file parsing enabling remote code execution via malicious files.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-552 describes an out-of-bounds write in OriginLab Origin Viewer's OPJ file parsing, tracked as CVE-2026-18293 with a CVSS score of 7.8. The flaw 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.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 11, 05:00 UTC · Aug 11, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18293

Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) in FolkPatch due to Hardcoded Default SuperKey

A hardcoded default SuperKey in FolkPatch, an APatch-based kernel patching tool, enables local privilege escalation limited to FolkPatch's downstream code.

A disclosure posted to the oss-security mailing list describes a local privilege escalation (LPE) in FolkPatch caused by a hardcoded default SuperKey. FolkPatch is a downstream project based on APatch that utilizes its own custom KernelPatch. According to the post, the vulnerability is specific to FolkPatch's downstream modifications rather than upstream APatch or KernelPatch code.

oss-security·Sep 12, 14:32 UTC · 4d agoVulnerability1

OWASP's subtractive security project measures the attack paths you erased

Help Net Security·Aug 4, 00:00 UTC · Aug 4, 2026Policy & legal

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 Published Advisories·Sep 10, 05:00 UTC · 6d agoVulnerability 4 sourcesCVE-2026-195901

ShieldBreak: New Windows Zero-Day Bypasses Microsoft’s RoguePlanet Patch

Researcher Chaotic Eclipse published a PoC bypassing Microsoft's CVE-2026-50656 Defender patch, enabling SYSTEM-level code execution on fully patched Windows systems.

Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse released a proof-of-concept for ShieldBreak, a Microsoft Defender zero-day that fully bypasses the patch for CVE-2026-50656 (RoguePlanet), a race condition in the Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) allowing SYSTEM-level code execution. The PoC was tested on Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025 with a 100% success rate, and Windows 10 is also vulnerable though not supported by the PoC; the flaw may also leak 8 bytes of memory. Microsoft's MSRC had criticized the researcher's repeated uncoordinated disclosures, including YellowKey (BitLocker bypass), GreenPlasma, and LegacyHive (User Profile Service LPE).

Security Affairs·Aug 12, 08:08 UTC · Aug 12, 2026Exploit / PoCCVE-2026-50656

Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection to Remote Code Execution on GiveWP

Patchstack details an unauthenticated PHP object injection chain enabling remote code execution in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin.

Patchstack disclosed an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin. An attacker with no account can execute arbitrary commands on the server of an affected GiveWP site. The full chain is reachable when a site has one published donation form and one active payment gateway, a configuration the researcher describes as a common default.

Patchstack·Aug 28, 09:39 UTC · 19d agoVulnerability

ZDI-26-548: OriginLab OriginPro OPJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-548 discloses CVE-2026-18289, an out-of-bounds write in OriginLab OriginPro OPJ parsing enabling remote code execution via malicious files.

OriginLab OriginPro contains an out-of-bounds write when parsing OPJ project files, tracked as CVE-2026-18289 with CVSS 7.8. Remote code execution requires user interaction, meaning the target must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page. The flaw was disclosed through ZDI advisory ZDI-26-548.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 11, 05:00 UTC · Aug 11, 2026VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18289

New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldCrash' zero-day grants SYSTEM access

Researcher Nightmare Eclipse released 'ShieldCrash', a zero-day exploit for Microsoft Defender that grants attackers SYSTEM-level access.

An anonymous researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse published a zero-day exploit for Microsoft Defender, dubbed 'ShieldCrash', that yields SYSTEM-level access. The release came immediately after Microsoft rolled out its September 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. No CVE identifier has been assigned publicly and no in-the-wild exploitation has been reported yet. Microsoft Defender ships by default on Windows, so potential exposure is broad until Microsoft patches the flaw.

BleepingComputer·Sep 9, 07:30 UTC · 7d agoExploit / PoC

Attackers plant remote access tools on compromised PaperCut servers

Attackers chained two PaperCut NG/MF zero-days for unauthenticated access, installing SimpleHelp and AnyDesk remote access tools on compromised servers.

An ongoing campaign exploits chained zero-days CVE-2026-81578 (improper access control) and CVE-2026-82078 (unsafe dynamic class loading) in internet-facing PaperCut NG and MF Application Servers, enabling authentication bypass and arbitrary Java bytecode execution. Post-compromise activity includes user and domain enumeration, payload download from sendit.sh, and silent installation of SimpleHelp and AnyDesk for redundant remote access; Defused observed CVE-2026-81578/CVE-2026-82078 exploit activity in honeypots since August 29, including data theft via Derby database dumps. Emergency patches were released August 28 and August 30, but 47% of roughly 2,500 PaperCut installs tracked by Huntress run v23 or older, for which no patch is available.

Help Net Security·Sep 2, 08:12 UTC · 14d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-81578CVE-2026-820781

Foul Language: WordlistLoader Disguises Malware as Ordinary Text

ClickFix-style campaigns deploy WordlistLoader, which disguises malware as ordinary text, to deliver the increasingly prevalent Amatera infostealer.

Researchers describe WordlistLoader, a new loader that disguises malicious payloads as ordinary text or wordlist files to evade detection. It is being used in ClickFix-style social engineering campaigns to deliver Amatera, an increasingly prevalent infostealer. The obfuscation technique helps the campaign slip past file-type-based inspections.

Dark Reading·Aug 24, 20:51 UTC · 22d agoMalware in the wild

ZDI-26-606: Microsoft Windows Compatibility Appraiser Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a link-following flaw in Windows Compatibility Appraiser (CVSS 7.0) enabling local privilege escalation from the LOCAL SERVICE context.

ZDI-26-606 describes a link-following vulnerability in the Windows Compatibility Appraiser component that permits local privilege escalation. An attacker must already be able to execute low-privileged code in the LOCAL SERVICE context on the target system. ZDI rated the issue 7.0 on the CVSS scale; the advisory lists no CVE identifier. No active exploitation is reported.

ZDI Published Advisories·Aug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoVulnerability2