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IoT Under Siege: The Anatomy of the Latest Mirai Campaign Leveraging Multiple IoT Exploits

Unit 42 tracks a Mirai botnet campaign exploiting over 20 IoT vulnerabilities in routers, cameras and DVRs to build DDoS botnets since March 2023.

Since March 2023, Unit 42 has tracked threat actors exploiting more than 20 IoT vulnerabilities to spread a Mirai botnet variant, first seen downloading payloads from zvub.us on March 14, 2023. Exploited flaws span CVE-2023-1389 (TP-Link Archer), CVE-2022-30525 (Zyxel), CVE-2022-31499 (Nortek) and many router, camera and DVR bugs. The variant decrypts configuration strings with an XOR key derived from 0xDEADBEEF and lacks built-in credential brute forcing, so spreading relies on manual operator exploitation. Two campaigns observed since October 2022 share infrastructure and near-identical samples.

Palo Alto Unit 42 · 29d agoMalware in the wildCVE-2019-12725CVE-2019-17621CVE-2019-20500+13 CVEs1

[webapps] Langflow 1.8.4 - Path Traversal to Remote Code Execution

A path traversal to remote code execution exploit for Langflow 1.8.4, a popular LLM application builder, was published on Exploit-DB.

Exploit-DB lists a proof-of-concept exploit chaining path traversal to remote code execution in Langflow 1.8.4, an open-source tool used to build LLM applications and agents. The chain allows an attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended directory and achieve code execution on the host. The provided text does not include a CVE identifier or reports of exploitation in the wild, but RCE in a widely deployed AI tooling product is notable for defenders.

Exploit-DB · 16d agoExploit / PoC1

[webapps] FreePBX 17.0.2 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Exploit-DB published a remote code execution exploit targeting FreePBX version 17.0.2.

Exploit-DB entry 52681 documents a remote code execution vulnerability in FreePBX 17.0.2, a widely used open-source PBX platform. The listing contains no CVE id, authentication requirement, or evidence of in-the-wild exploitation. FreePBX is commonly internet-facing, so unauthenticated RCE would be significant for exposed deployments.

Exploit-DB · 13d agoExploit / PoC2

[webapps] Metabase 0.61.0 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution

Exploit-DB published an authenticated remote code execution exploit targeting Metabase version 0.61.0.

A new Exploit-DB entry (ID 52680) describes an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Metabase 0.61.0. The listing provides minimal detail, but authenticated RCE in a widely deployed BI tool is notable for defenders running exposed instances. No CVE id or in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned in the listing.

Exploit-DB · 13d agoExploit / PoC1

Mirai Variant MooBot Targeting D

Unit 42 observed the MooBot Mirai variant exploiting four D-Link vulnerabilities to compromise unpatched routers for use in DDoS attacks.

Unit 42 captured attacks exploiting four D-Link remote code execution vulnerabilities: CVE-2015-2051, CVE-2018-6530, CVE-2022-26258, and CVE-2022-28958, with three rated critical at CVSS 9.8. The exploits download the MooBot malware, a Mirai botnet variant, from infrastructure at 159.203.15.179 via wget. Compromised devices fall under full attacker control and can be used for distributed denial-of-service attacks. D-Link has published bulletins for all four flaws, but unpatched devices remain exposed.

Palo Alto Unit 42 · 29d agoMalware in the wildCVE-2015-2051CVE-2018-6530CVE-2022-26258+1 CVEs

Old Wine in the New Bottle: Mirai Variant Targets Multiple IoT Devices

Unit 42 analyzed the Mirai IZ1H9 botnet variant exploiting Tenda, LB-Link, DCN and Zyxel flaws to build DDoS-capable IoT botnets.

Unit 42 observed the Mirai IZ1H9 variant on April 10, 2023, using a shell script downloader lb.sh from 163.123.143.126 to infect exposed Linux servers and networking devices. Campaigns running since November 2021 share infrastructure, near-identical bot functions and the XOR key 0xBAADF00D. The malware exploits CVE-2023-27076 (Tenda G103), CVE-2023-26801 (LB-Link), CVE-2023-26802 (DCN DCBI-Netlog-LAB) and a Zyxel RCE flaw. Compromised devices join a botnet used for DDoS attacks, and the downloader deletes logs and modifies iptables to block SSH, Telnet and HTTP recovery.

[webapps] Ghost_CMS 6.19.0 - Remote Code Execution

A public proof-of-concept demonstrates remote code execution in Ghost CMS 6.19.0, the widely deployed open-source publishing platform.

Exploit-DB lists a remote code execution proof of concept affecting Ghost CMS version 6.19.0. Ghost is a popular open-source platform used by publishers and blogs worldwide. The listing does not cite a CVE id or report in-the-wild exploitation.

Exploit-DB · 14d agoExploit / PoC1

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 · 18d agoVulnerability

Flextype v1.0.0-alpha.3 CMS registerShortcodes() Remote Code Execution via Attacker-Controlled File Inclusion

Flextype CMS v1.0.0-alpha.3 allows PHP remote code execution via path traversal in the Entries API combined with shortcode file inclusion.

Flextype CMS v1.0.0-alpha.3 exposes a remote code execution path through the interaction of the Entries API and Shortcodes::registerShortcodes(). The /api/v1/entries endpoint accepts attacker-controlled entry identifiers containing path traversal sequences, allowing PHP-containing content to be written outside the intended entries directory. A subsequent attacker-controlled path can then be included and executed as PHP. Ron E posted the disclosure to the Full Disclosure mailing list on September 3, 2026.

Full Disclosure · 12d agoVulnerability 8 sources

VU#308749: Remote Code Execution and Arbitrary File Read Vulnerabilities in Kaltura Servers

Insecure deserialization in Kaltura's legacy HTML5 Player V2 (mwEmbed) allows arbitrary file read and remote code execution; Player V7 is unaffected.

CERT/CC issued VU#308749 for two flaws in Kaltura's HTML5 Player V2 library (mwEmbed/html5lib), both caused by the same insecure deserialization bug. The flaws enable arbitrary file read and remote code execution via the exposed mwEmbedLoader.php endpoint. Affected versions include html5lib v2.45, v2.103 and earlier, and other v2.x releases; the currently supported Player V7 is unaffected. No evidence of exploitation was cited.

CERT/CC Vulnerability Notes · 21d agoVulnerability

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-26-592: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

NVIDIA TensorRT improper array index validation in ONNX parsing (CVE-2026-24238, CVSS 7.8) enables remote code execution.

ZDI-26-592 addresses improper validation of array index in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing, tracked as CVE-2026-24238 with CVSS 7.8. Exploitation permits remote code execution on affected installations and requires user interaction. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

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-26-648: (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-26-635: Oracle Outside In Technology PDF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-60392, an integer overflow in Oracle Outside In PDF parsing enabling remote code execution, rated CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-635 describing an integer overflow vulnerability in PDF file parsing within Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI assigned the flaw a CVSS rating of 7.8.

ZDI-26-613: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-613, an unpatched memory corruption flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-613, a memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing that allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, meaning the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and classifies the issue as a 0day.

ZDI Published Advisories · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-612: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-612, an unpatched out-of-bounds write in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-612, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file; ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and lists the flaw as a 0day.

ZDI Published Advisories · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-614: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-614, another unpatched out-of-bounds write in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-614, a second out-of-bounds write vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing. Attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations, provided the user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. The flaw carries a ZDI-assigned CVSS score of 7.8 and remains unpatched (0day).

ZDI Published Advisories · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-611: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-611, an unpatched out-of-bounds read in pdfforge PDF Architect App Object enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-611, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the App Object component of pdfforge PDF Architect that can lead to remote code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and marks it as a 0day pending a vendor patch.

ZDI Published Advisories · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-604: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader use-after-free flaw (CVE-2026-13126) allows remote code execution when users open malicious files; CVSS 7.8 per ZDI advisory.

ZDI-26-604 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's annotation handling, tracked as CVE-2026-13126 and rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation requires user interaction, with the target visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

ZDI-26-598: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm use-after-free (CVE-2026-57242, CVSS 7.8) permits remote code execution through malicious PDF files or pages.

ZDI-26-598 details a use-after-free in the AcroForm component of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-57242 and rated CVSS 7.8. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

ZDI-26-616: Koha Eval Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-19780, a CVSS 8.8 authenticated eval code-injection flaw in Koha enabling remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-616 describes a code injection vulnerability in the Eval component of Koha, the open-source integrated library system. A remote attacker must authenticate before injecting and executing arbitrary code on affected installations. ZDI assigned the flaw a CVSS 3.0 rating of 8.8.

ZDI-26-597: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-57252, CVSS 7.8) allowing remote code execution via malicious AcroForm content.

ZDI-26-597 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the AcroForm feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-57252 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-633: GIMP PSP File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 integer overflow in GIMP's PSP file parser that enables remote code execution when users open malicious files.

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-633 for an integer overflow in GIMP's parsing of PSP image files. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, but exploitation requires user interaction such as opening a malicious file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8 and the issue is tracked as CVE-2026-4153.

ZDI-26-646: Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster escape_quotes Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-646 for CVE-2026-8037, an authenticated uninitialized-memory remote code execution flaw in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, rated CVSS 7.2.

Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-646 describing an uninitialized memory flaw in Progress Software Kemp LoadMaster's escape_quotes function. Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 7.2 and assigned CVE-2026-8037.

ZDI-26-602: Foxit PDF Reader Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a use-after-free in Foxit PDF Reader (CVE-2026-13128) enabling remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-602 describes a use-after-free flaw in Foxit PDF Reader's document object handling. Exploitation yields arbitrary code execution but requires the target to open a malicious page or file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8 and CVE-2026-13128. The advisory does not report active exploitation.

ZDI-26-622: Microsoft Windows IKEv2 AES-GCM Decryption Integer Underflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-50696, a CVSS 8.1 integer underflow in Windows IKEv2 AES-GCM decryption enabling unauthenticated remote code execution on specific IPsec configurations.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-622 describing a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows' IKEv2 AES-GCM decryption path, caused by an integer underflow. Authentication is not required for exploitation, but only systems using specific IPsec configurations are affected. ZDI assigned the vulnerability a CVSS score of 8.1 and the identifier CVE-2026-50696.

ZDI-26-603: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a second annotation use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-13127, CVSS 7.8) allowing remote code execution via malicious files or pages.

ZDI-26-603 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-13127 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-595: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-57254, CVSS 7.8) allowing remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file or page.

ZDI-26-595 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-57254 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-589: BlueZ A2DP Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI details a network-adjacent stack buffer overflow in BlueZ's A2DP stack (CVE-2026-19774, CVSS 7.1) allowing remote code execution after pairing a malicious Bluetooth device.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-589 for a stack-based buffer overflow in BlueZ, the Linux Bluetooth protocol stack. A network-adjacent attacker who can pair a malicious Bluetooth device with the target can execute arbitrary code on the affected installation. The flaw carries a CVSS 7.1 rating and is tracked as CVE-2026-19774.

ZDI-26-594: NVIDIA Megatron Bridge load_model_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

NVIDIA Megatron Bridge load_model_config code injection flaw (CVE-2026-24251, CVSS 7.8) enables remote arbitrary code execution on affected installs.

ZDI-26-594 describes a code injection vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge's load_model_config function, tracked as CVE-2026-24251 with CVSS 7.8. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations and requires user interaction. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

ThreatsDay: Gogs 10.0 RCE, n8n Workflow-to-RCE, $10M Reward, GLM

Hacker News ThreatsDay roundup: Defender BTR.sys driver abuse, DoJ charges 17 Mabna Institute members over IRGC-linked intrusions, Grandoreiro sideloading, OpenAI monitoring.

Check Point researchers showed Microsoft's signed Defender Boot-Time Removal driver (BTR.sys) can be repurposed as a universal kernel operation engine to bypass endpoint security without BYOVD. The DoJ charged 17 members of Iran's Mabna Institute, which on behalf of the IRGC stole over 31 TB of academic data from 144 US universities and compromised roughly 8,000 of 100,000 targeted professor accounts; the State Department offered a $10 million reward for five defendants. Separately, Acronis tracked a Grandoreiro campaign abusing DLL sideloading in the Duplicate Files Finder app across Latin America and Spain, while ErrTraffic ClickFix campaigns deliver Cruciferra (BYOVD) and Remus Stealer. OpenAI also previewed Private Safety Processing, a privacy-centric approach to monitoring model misuse without retaining customer content.

The Hacker News · 26d agoThreat actor1

Home & Small Office Wireless Routers Exploited to Attack Gaming Servers

Unit 42 details an updated Gafgyt botnet variant exploiting Zyxel, Huawei, and Realtek router vulnerabilities to recruit devices for DoS attacks on gaming servers.

Unit 42 researchers identified an updated Gafgyt variant derived from the JenX botnet that combines three remote code execution exploits: CVE-2017-18368 (Zyxel P660HN-T1A), CVE-2017-17215 (Huawei HG532), and CVE-2014-8361 (Realtek RTL81XX chipset). Shodan scans show more than 32,000 wireless routers worldwide potentially vulnerable to these exploits. The exploits act as droppers, pulling architecture-specific binaries from a malicious server (185.172.110.224), and the botnet performs denial-of-service attacks against gaming servers, most notably Valve Source engine servers.

ZDI-26-645: Fortinet FortiSandbox write_remote_backup_to_crontab cronValue Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI publishes ZDI-26-645 for CVE-2026-84387, an authenticated command injection RCE in Fortinet FortiSandbox via crontab backup, rated CVSS 7.2.

Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-645 describing a command injection flaw in Fortinet FortiSandbox's write_remote_backup_to_crontab function. Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code through the cronValue parameter. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 7.2 and assigned CVE-2026-84387.

ZDI-26-593: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a second TensorRT heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-24268, CVSS 7.8) in ONNX file parsing, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-593 covering another heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the target opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-24268.

ZDI-26-591: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-24272, CVSS 7.8) in NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX parsing, requiring user interaction to exploit.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-591 covering a heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution when a user opens a malicious ONNX file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-24272.

ZDI-26-586: OriginLab Origin Viewer OGM File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-586 reports a memory corruption RCE (CVE-2026-19886, CVSS 7.8) in OriginLab Origin Viewer OGM file parsing, needing user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-586 describing a memory corruption vulnerability in OriginLab Origin Viewer's OGM file parsing. Exploitation allows remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-19886.

ZDI-26-587: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-587 details a heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-19781, CVSS 7.8) in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS file parsing, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative released advisory ZDI-26-587 covering a heap-based buffer overflow in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt's VS file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code when the target opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-19781.

Mirai Variant V3G4 Targets IoT Devices

Unit 42 tracked the Mirai variant V3G4 exploiting 13 vulnerabilities across IoT devices and servers from July-December 2022 to build a DDoS botnet.

From July to December 2022, Unit 42 observed three campaigns spreading V3G4, a Mirai botnet variant, by exploiting 13 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2022-26134 in Atlassian Confluence and CVE-2019-15107 in Webmin. The campaigns shared the same C2 domains containing the string 8xl9, nearly identical shell script downloaders, and the same XOR keys, suggesting a single threat actor. The malware brute-forces telnet and SSH credentials, terminates rival botnet processes via a stop list, and receives DDoS commands from its C2. Compromised servers and networking devices are absorbed into the botnet for further attacks.

Palo Alto Unit 42 · 29d agoMalware in the wildCVE-2012-4869CVE-2014-9727CVE-2017-5173+6 CVEs

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 · 12h agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-867921