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AL26-019 - Vulnerabilities impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway - CVE-2026-19490 and CVE-2026-19489

Canadian Cyber Centre alerts on Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway flaws CVE-2026-19490 (authentication bypass) and CVE-2026-19489 (buffer overflow), urging emergency patching.

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued alert AL26-019 covering two Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities disclosed in a vendor advisory on August 19, 2026. CVE-2026-19490 (CWE-288) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication on appliances configured as a Gateway for SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy, or as an AAA virtual server. CVE-2026-19489 (CWE-120) is a classic buffer overflow that may cause memory overflow, unpredictable behavior, or denial-of-service conditions. Affected appliances are vulnerable when configured as a SAML IdP; fixed versions include 14.1-73.32, 13.1-63.21, and 13.1-37.277 for FIPS.

Check Point Patches Critical VPN Vulnerabilities

Check Point patches two critical unauthenticated RCE flaws (CVE-2026-85102, CVE-2026-85103) in VPN gateways and firewalls; no exploitation observed.

Check Point released patches for CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103, two critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 9.8) enabling unauthenticated remote code execution in products using VPN functionality. CVE-2026-85102 involves improper validation of certificate data during VPN negotiation, while CVE-2026-85103 is a heap overflow in the VPN certificate ASN.1 decoding flow. Updates cover versions R82.10, R82, and R81.20; manually defining VPN rules is offered as a mitigation, though it does not apply to locally managed Spark Firewall instances. Check Point discovered both flaws internally and reports no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

SecurityWeekupdated · 4h agofirst · 5d agoVulnerability 9 sourcesCVE-2026-85102CVE-2026-85103CVE-2026-16232+1 CVEs1

UK Council Attack Linked to Mass Exploitation of SonicWall Flaw

Hunt.io links a UK council attack to mass exploitation of SonicWall SMA1000 flaw CVE-2026-15409 (CVSS 10.0), enabling credential and Active Directory theft.

Hunt.io links, with moderate confidence, the July 17, 2026 attack on the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk to mass exploitation of SonicWall SMA1000 appliances via CVE-2026-15409, an unauthenticated SSRF in the WorkPlace portal WebSocket proxy with CVSS 10.0. The operator adapted Rapid7's July 15 PoC into a 50-thread mass scanner within days and stole LDAP credentials for 534 Active Directory accounts across 160 domains, with nine environments losing SAM/LSA secrets and five losing full AD databases via DCSync. CISA added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and noted use in ransomware campaigns; targeting of ~200,000 Shodan-derived SonicWall addresses spanned government, healthcare, finance, universities, and manufacturing worldwide.

Security Affairs · 6d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-154091

GitLab CVE-2026-19478 Comes Under Active Exploitation Within Days of Disclosure

Unauthenticated attackers are actively exploiting GitLab CVE-2026-19478 (CVSS 9.4) to modify or delete public projects days after disclosure.

GitLab CVE-2026-19478, a CVSS 9.4 code injection flaw exploitable via a GraphQL directive without authentication, allows attackers to modify or delete publicly accessible projects, rewrite repository data, forge merge records, and ban maintainers. Affected versions include GitLab CE/EE 18.2 before 18.11.11, 19.0 before 19.0.8, 19.1 before 19.1.6, and 19.2 before 19.2.4. watchTowr reproduced the flaw within minutes of disclosure and observed in-the-wild exploitation against its honeypot network. Fixes shipped in 19.2.4, 19.1.6, 19.0.8, and 18.11.11; interim mitigations include restricting unauthenticated access to /api/graphql or removing public repository access.

The Hacker News · 27d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-194781

Attackers Exploit Two SonicWall SMA 1000 Zero-Days That May Form an Attack Chain

SonicWall patches two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2026-83548, CVE-2026-83549) in SMA 1000 VPN appliances, likely chained for code execution.

SonicWall fixed CVE-2026-83548 (CVSS 10.0), a pre-authentication SSRF in the Appliance Work Place interface, and CVE-2026-83549 (CVSS 7.8), a post-authentication OS command injection in the Appliance Management Console. The company investigated a case indicating active exploitation, suggesting attackers chained both bugs to execute arbitrary code on susceptible devices. Affected SMA 1000 models 6210, 7210, and 8200v require hotfixes 12.4.3-03526 or 12.5.0-02952; customers are urged to hunt for IoCs and re-image, reset credentials, and rotate TOTP if found.

The Hacker News · 14d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-83548CVE-2026-83549CVE-2026-15409+1 CVEs

Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 964 CVEs (CVE-2026-81963, CVE-2026-85880)

Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a record 964 CVEs, including two zero-days actively exploited in the wild.

Microsoft patched a record 964 CVEs in its September 2026 Patch Tuesday release, with 101 rated critical and 824 rated important, making it the largest Patch Tuesday to date. The release includes fixes for two zero-days that were exploited in the wild, with CVE-2026-81963 and CVE-2026-85880 highlighted in the release. Affected products span Windows core components, Office, Exchange, .NET, Visual Studio, Active Directory services (including AD CS and AD FS) and numerous Azure services. Tenable notes the release surpasses July's as the biggest ever.

Tenable Blog · 8d agoVulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-81963CVE-2026-858801

SAP Commerce Cloud CVE-2026-58231 Targeted in Exploitation Attempts Days After Patch

A maximum-severity (CVSS 10.0) unauthenticated RCE flaw in SAP Commerce Cloud, CVE-2026-58231, is under active exploitation days after patching.

CVE-2026-58231, rated 10.0 on CVSS, stems from insufficient authorization checks and input validation in SAP Commerce Cloud, enabling unauthenticated arbitrary code execution. Defused Cyber's honeypots detected exploitation attempts three days after the patch, and KEVIntel independently confirmed two attempts on August 14 from a US IP address. Onapsis urges customers to patch and rebuild, with an IP Filter Set offered as a temporary workaround. No actor attribution yet, though prior SAP NetWeaver flaw CVE-2025-31324 was exploited by China-nexus and criminal groups.

The Hacker News · Aug 17, 2026Exploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-58231CVE-2025-31324

You’re Back In The Room (Citrix NetScaler Pre-Auth RCE CVE-2026-8452(?))

watchTowr Labs details a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-8452, in Citrix NetScaler appliances.

watchTowr Labs published technical analysis of a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, tentatively assigned CVE-2026-8452. The CVE identifier is marked as provisional in the write-up. No confirmation of in-the-wild exploitation is provided in the available text.

watchTowr Labs · Aug 14, 2026Exploit / PoCCVE-2026-8452

SonicWall Patches Two New Actively Exploited Zero

SonicWall patches two actively exploited SMA 1000 VPN zero-days: CVSS 10.0 pre-auth SSRF CVE-2026-83548 and post-auth command injection CVE-2026-83549, chained for RCE.

SonicWall released hotfixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities in its SMA 1000 VPN appliances, with SonicWall PSIRT confirming active exploitation in the wild. CVE-2026-83548 (CVSS 10.0) is a pre-authentication SSRF in the Appliance Work Place interface allowing unauthenticated unauthorized operations; CVE-2026-83549 (CVSS 7.8) is a post-authentication OS command injection in the Appliance Management Console enabling arbitrary command execution and RCE. The flaws affect models 6210, 7210 and 8200v running 12.4.3-03453 or earlier and 12.5.0-02835 or earlier, fixed in versions 12.4.3-03526 and 12.5.0-02952. This follows a July Volexity report on threat actor UTA0533 chaining two SMA 1000 zero-days to gain root access and deploy the KNUCKLEBALL Python backdoor.

Security Affairs · 14d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-83548CVE-2026-83549CVE-2026-15409+1 CVEs1

CVE-2026-73749: HPE ArubaOS-CX RCE

HPE patched CVE-2026-73749, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaw in ArubaOS-CX network switch software; affected devices need prompt updates.

HPE released patches for CVE-2026-73749, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX switch operating system. Published details are limited, but the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected AOS-CX devices. Administrators running ArubaOS-CX should prioritize applying HPE's update.

SOCRadar · 12d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-73749

CVE-2026-19490: Critical Vulnerability Affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway

CVE-2026-19490 is a critical unauthenticated authentication bypass in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway, remotely exploitable without user interaction.

An advisory published August 19, 2026 describes CVE-2026-19490, a critical authentication bypass affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. The flaw carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 9.3 and is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers over the network without user interaction or elevated privileges. NetScaler ADC and Gateway are widely deployed enterprise products positioned at or near the network perimeter, providing load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, and secure remote access. The text does not state whether exploitation has been observed in the wild.

Rapid7 Blog · 28d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-194901

CVE-2026-34908, CVE-2026-34909, CVE-2026-34910: Ubiquiti UniFi OS ...

Ubiquiti UniFi OS flaws CVE-2026-34908, CVE-2026-34909, and CVE-2026-34910 were added to CISA's KEV, chaining auth bypass into command injection.

Ubiquiti UniFi OS vulnerabilities CVE-2026-34908, CVE-2026-34909, and CVE-2026-34910 were added to CISA's KEV catalog. CVE-2026-34908 (CVSS 10.0, CWE-284) is an unauthenticated improper access control flaw allowing unauthorized system changes, described as the initial entry point. It enables attackers to then leverage chained path traversal and command injection flaws for deeper compromise.

SonicWall's SMA1000 boxes under active attack again

SonicWall warns attackers are chaining two SMA1000 zero-days, a CVSS 10.0 SSRF and command injection, to compromise VPN gateways.

SonicWall says attackers are actively exploiting two chained zero-days in SMA 1000 appliances: CVE-2026-83548, a pre-authentication SSRF rated CVSS 10.0, and CVE-2026-83549, a post-authentication OS command injection (CVSS 7.8) in the Appliance Management Console. Hotfixes are available for SMA 6210, 7210, and 8200v appliances with no workarounds; SonicWall recommends reimaging compromised devices, rotating passwords, and resetting TOTP tokens. NHS England assesses further exploitation as almost certain, following a similar exploited pair in July when CISA added CVE-2026-15409 to its KEV catalog.

September 2026 Patch Tuesday roundup: Plugs for two zero day holes among almost 1,000 fixes in Windows

Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday ships 964 fixes including two exploited Windows zero-days (CVE-2026-85880, CVE-2026-81963) and a wormable DNS RCE.

Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday includes 964 Microsoft vulnerabilities requiring customer action, a record attributed to AI-assisted bug discovery, plus 174 third-party/open-source and 23 Chromium/Edge CVEs. Two zero-days are exploited in the wild: CVE-2026-85880, a Windows ALPC heap overflow enabling AppContainer sandbox escape and privilege escalation, and CVE-2026-81963, a Windows Update Stack escalation to SYSTEM. CVE-2026-69730, an unauthenticated Windows DNS RCE, is not yet exploited but Microsoft expects exploitation, and roughly 20 bugs could be wormable. Separately, SAP issued a critical CVSS 10.0 fix for the EPP component used in S/4HANA and NetWeaver.

CSO Online · 8d agoVulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-85880CVE-2026-81963CVE-2026-69730+2 CVEs1

ISC has disclosed fourteen vulnerabilities in BIND 9 (CVE-2026-19033, CVE-2026-19662, CVE-2026-19666, CVE-2026-19667, CVE-2026-19668, CVE-2026-19941, CVE-2026-75029, CVE-2026-76163, CVE-2026-77119, CVE-2026-77692, CVE-2026-78301, CVE-2026-80274, CVE-2026-81563, CVE-2026-81736)

ISC discloses fourteen vulnerabilities in BIND 9 DNS software, including a use-after-free, with fixes now available.

On September 16, 2026, Internet Systems Consortium disclosed fourteen vulnerabilities affecting BIND 9, listing CVE-2026-19033, CVE-2026-19662, CVE-2026-19666 (use-after-free), CVE-2026-19667, CVE-2026-19668, CVE-2026-19941, CVE-2026-75029, CVE-2026-76163, CVE-2026-77119, CVE-2026-77692, CVE-2026-78301, CVE-2026-80274, CVE-2026-81563, and CVE-2026-81736. Details and fixes are published in the ISC knowledge base. No active exploitation is reported in the announcement.

CVE-2026-0770: Langflow exec_globals RCE Vulnerability

CVE-2026-0770 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Langflow's exec_globals, endangering exposed deployments.

CVE-2026-0770 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Langflow, a popular open-source framework for building language model applications. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations without authentication, making internet-exposed deployments particularly dangerous. The flaw resides in the exec_globals component; the available disclosure does not state active exploitation or provide patch details.

CVE-2026-76646: Apache MyFaces: Denial of Service via Unbounded Request Parsing

Apache MyFaces fixes critical CVE-2026-76646, a remote denial-of-service flaw triggered by crafted request parameters across versions 2.2.0-4.1.3.

Apache MyFaces disclosed CVE-2026-76646, a critical denial-of-service vulnerability in which remote attackers can cause excessive resource consumption by supplying specially crafted request parameters. Affected versions span 2.2.0-2.2.15, 2.3.0-2.3.11, 3.0.0-3.0.3, 4.0.0-4.0.3, 4.1.0-4.1.3 and 2.3-next-*. The disclosure notes older versions may also be impacted.

CVE-2026-72524: Apache Doris: Authorization bypass allowing a low-privilege user to read/write/drop arbitrary tables

Apache Doris authorization bypass CVE-2026-72524 lets authenticated low-privilege users read, write, or drop arbitrary tables in affected 3.1.x through 4.1.3 versions.

CVE-2026-72524 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Apache Doris rated important, allowing an authenticated low-privilege user to bypass privilege checks and read, write, or drop arbitrary tables. Affected versions include Apache Doris 3.1.0 through 3.1.*, 4.0.0 through 4.0.7, and 4.1.0 through 4.1.3. The flaw permits access to or modification of data the user is not authorized to touch.

oss-security · 2d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-725241

Microsoft security advisory – September 2026 monthly rollup (AV26-896) – Update 1

Canada's Cyber Centre relays Microsoft's September 2026 rollup; CISA added exploited zero-days CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963 to KEV.

Advisory AV26-896 from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security summarizes Microsoft's September 2026 monthly security rollup, listing affected products across Windows, Office, .NET, Azure, Exchange and SQL Server. It notes Microsoft confirmed CVE-2026-81963 and CVE-2026-85880 have been exploited. On September 8, 2026, CISA added both CVEs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and administrators are urged to apply the updates.

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 398 CVEs (CVE-2026-68820)

Tenable reports Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 398 CVEs including three zero-days, one exploited in the wild (CVE-2026-68820).

Microsoft patched 398 CVEs in its August 2026 Patch Tuesday release, with 42 rated critical, 355 important, and one moderate, and three zero-days among them. One zero-day is confirmed as exploited in the wild. The release covers components including .NET, .NET Framework, Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Azure services, and Windows. Tenable's count omits two CVEs assigned by MITRE, CVE-2026-6726 and CVE-2026-6727.

Tenable Blog · Aug 11, 2026Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-68820CVE-2026-6726CVE-2026-67271

CVE-2026-86218 | N-able N-central Pre-Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

N-able N-central pre-auth RCE CVE-2026-86218 (CVSS 10.0) is actively exploited; CISA added it to KEV and a hotfix is available.

CVE-2026-86218 is a critical pre-authentication remote code execution flaw (CWE-96 static code injection) in N-able N-central servers, scored 10.0 CVSS 4.0 by N-able and 9.8 CVSS 3.1 by NIST. N-able fixed it in N-central 2026.3 Hotfix 4 (build 2026.3.1.14) on September 5, 2026, and has already patched hosted NCOD environments. CISA added the CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 8, 2026, citing evidence of active exploitation, though researchers have not attributed every reported N-central compromise to this flaw. Horizon3 released a NodeZero Rapid Response test to validate exposure and recommends log review for prior compromise.

Horizon3.ai · 17h agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-862183· 1 read

OpenVPN security advisory (AV26-889)

Canada's Cyber Centre advisory AV26-889 flags CVE-2026-84732 in OpenVPN 2.6.22 and earlier and 2.7.6 and earlier, urging administrators to apply updates.

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued advisory AV26-889 noting that OpenVPN versions up to and including 2.6.22 and 2.7.6 are affected by CVE-2026-84732. The flaw involves unbounded TLS timeouts and acknowledgements for non-outstanding packets in the reliability layer. Administrators are encouraged to review the linked OpenVPN guidance and apply updates as they become available. No exploitation is reported.

Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability CVE-2026-62911: What Administrators Should Do and How Zscaler Can Help

High-severity authentication bypass CVE-2026-62911 in Exchange Server has public exploit code; about 22,000 servers remain unpatched and internet-exposed.

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed CVE-2026-62911 (CVSS 8.0), an authentication bypass affecting Exchange Server 2016, 2019 and Subscription Edition. Successful exploitation lets an attacker with basic privileges take over all mailboxes on the targeted server, including reading and sending email and downloading attachments. As of September 1, Shadowserver identified roughly 22,000 unpatched, internet-exposed Exchange servers, including about 6,200 in the US and 5,100 in Germany. NCSC-NL confirmed working exploit code is publicly available, while CISA has not yet reported exploitation in the wild.

Zscaler ThreatLabz · 13d agoVulnerabilityCVE-2026-629112

Cisco warns of max severity ISE zero-day exploited in attacks

Cisco patched CVE-2026-76460, a maximum-severity authentication bypass in Identity Services Engine actively exploited in attacks; CISA added it to KEV with a three-day federal deadline.

CVE-2026-76460 is a maximum-severity authentication bypass in an API endpoint of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE-PIC, exploitable regardless of configuration, allowing attackers to access the web-based management interface. Cisco PSIRT confirmed active exploitation; no workarounds exist, and fixed releases are available for ISE 3.1 through 3.5, with re-imaging of suspect nodes recommended. CISA added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog and ordered federal agencies to patch within three days. Cisco also patched CVE-2026-76423 and five other critical ISE flaws (CVE-2026-20176, CVE-2026-20211, CVE-2026-20307, CVE-2026-20284) that are not yet flagged as exploited.

BleepingComputer · 2h agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-76460CVE-2026-76423CVE-2026-20176+4 CVEs1· 1 read

SAP Patches Critical Extended Passport Processing Vulnerability

SAP patches CVSS 10.0 flaw CVE-2026-44756 (OVERPASS) enabling unauthenticated RCE in S/4HANA and NetWeaver, plus three other criticals; no in-the-wild exploitation reported.

CVE-2026-44756 is a CVSS 10.0 memory corruption flaw in Extended Passport (EPP) deserialization, triggered when a user session opens across web, SAP GUI, and RFC vectors. Exploitation yields command execution as the SAP OS account, database credential and password hash recovery, session reading, and data or binary modification; affected products include S/4HANA, ERP/ECC, NetWeaver, Web Dispatcher, and BW/4HANA. Three other criticals were patched: CVE-2026-58240 (S4GET, missing authentication affecting all S/4HANA 2025 and earlier releases), CVE-2026-76969 (CAP credential disclosure), and CVE-2026-66768 (NetWeaver access control). Onapsis and SAP report no indicators of in-the-wild exploitation.

September 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: All we need is more time

September 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast expects record CVE volume after August's 398 fixes, with SharePoint flaws CVE-2026-55040 and CVE-2026-63520 actively exploited.

This Patch Tuesday forecast column notes August 2026 Patch Tuesday was the second largest ever with 398 resolved CVEs, yet only one was confirmed actively exploited. SharePoint flaws CVE-2026-55040 and CVE-2026-63520 are being chained for authentication bypass and remote code execution in active attacks against unpatched servers. Microsoft Defender's ShieldBreak elevation of privilege flaw (CVE-2026-69414) is publicly disclosed with PoC code and a fix is expected, while Chrome CVE-2026-85046 was reported exploited in the wild. Several products, including Windows 11 24H2 Home/Pro and Exchange Server 2016/2019 ESU, reach end of support in October 2026.

Help Net Security · 8d agoAdvisory in the wildCVE-2026-55040CVE-2026-63520CVE-2026-62911+5 CVEs2

Critical SonicWall SMA1000 Vulnerabilities CVE-2026-83548, CVE-2026-83549 Exploited in the Wild

SonicWall SMA1000 appliances face active exploitation of chained CVE-2026-83548 and CVE-2026-83549 enabling unauthenticated RCE; hotfixes released.

SonicWall disclosed on September 1, 2026 that CVE-2026-83548, a critical pre-authentication SSRF in the SMA1000 Appliance Work Place interface (CVSS 10.0), and CVE-2026-83549, an authenticated OS command injection in the Appliance Management Console, can be chained for unauthenticated remote code execution. Both vulnerabilities are confirmed exploited in the wild and were added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Affected SMA1000 models 6210, 7210 and 8200v on versions 12.4.3-03453 and 12.5.0-02835 platform-hotfix or earlier require upgrades to 12.4.3-03526 or 12.5.0-02952 platform-hotfixes.

Rapid7 Blog · 14d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-83548CVE-2026-83549

CVE-2026-76461: Critical Cisco Secure Email Gateway Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

Cisco Secure Email Gateway zero-day CVE-2026-76461 (CVSS 9.8) enables unauthenticated root command execution via crafted email; CISA added it to KEV.

CVE-2026-76461 is a critical SQL injection (CVSS 9.8) in Cisco AsyncOS for Secure Email Gateway allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by sending a specially crafted email through a vulnerable gateway. CISA added it to the KEV catalog on disclosure day, indicating zero-day exploitation, and Cisco PSIRT became aware of active exploitation in September 2026. No public PoC or attribution exists; fixed versions are 15.5.5-014, 16.0.4-302, and 16.5.0-780, and admins should check mail_logs for suspicious SQL statements like 'COPY.*TO PROGRAM'.

Rapid7 Blogupdated · 19h agofirst · 1d agoExploit / PoC in the wild 17 sourcesCVE-2026-76461

Microsoft patches 400+ vulnerabilities, one zero-day under attack (CVE-2026-68820)

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 400+ vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited Windows zero-day (CVE-2026-68820) used by North Korean attackers.

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes over 400 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-68820, a use-after-free in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver exploited in the wild by North Korean actors deploying a kernel-mode rootkit in Operation Dream Job. Critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaws in Microsoft QUIC (CVE-2026-62815) and Windows DNS (CVE-2026-62878) were also patched, alongside a SharePoint RCE chain combining CVE-2026-63520 with CVE-2026-55040. Researcher Nightmare-Eclipse released ShieldBreak, a PoC bypassing the July RoguePlanet Microsoft Defender patch (CVE-2026-50656), confirmed working by Will Dormann on Windows 11.

Help Net Security · Aug 12, 2026Exploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-68820CVE-2026-62832CVE-2026-72971+6 CVEs1

USN-8734-1: PHP vulnerabilities

Ubuntu issued USN-8734-1 fixing three PHP denial-of-service flaws in SOAP, metaphone() and phar handling, including CVE-2026-7262 and CVE-2026-7568.

Ubuntu security notice USN-8734-1 addresses multiple PHP vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-7262 is a NULL pointer dereference in Apache map decoding in SOAP servers with a typemap configured; CVE-2026-7568 is a signed integer overflow in metaphone() causing an out-of-bounds read; and CVE-2026-7260 involves unbounded recursion from circular symbolic links in phar archives. All issues could allow remote attackers to cause denial-of-service conditions.

Hackers Target Langflow in CVE-2026

Threat actors are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0768, an unauthenticated Python RCE in Langflow, hunting OpenAI, AWS, and SSH credentials.

Attackers began exploiting CVE-2026-0768 (CVSS 9.8), an unauthenticated remote code execution flaw in the code validator of the Langflow AI low-code platform, affecting all versions up to 1.4.2. VulnCheck observed 50+ Canary detections on the first day of exploitation, with attackers checking Langflow, OpenAI, and AWS keys in environment variables, reading the secret key, and looking for SSH access and shell history; most traffic originates from Russia and targeted UK-based canaries. The flaw was reported via ZDI by Trend Research in July 2025 and disclosed in January 2026; six other Langflow CVEs were added to VulnCheck's KEV list this year.

Security Affairs · 15d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-07682

Broadcom Patches Critical VMware Workstation and Fusion VM

Broadcom patched critical VMware Workstation and Fusion VM-escape flaws CVE-2026-59346 (CVSS 9.3) and CVE-2026-59347 (CVSS 8.1); update to 26H1u1.

Advisory VMSA-2026-0007 fixes CVE-2026-59346 (CVSS 9.3), an integer overflow in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter, and CVE-2026-59347 (CVSS 8.1), a stack-based buffer overflow in HGFS. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges inside a VM could execute code on the host in both cases. The flaws affect Workstation and Fusion 25H2 and 26H1 and are fixed in version 26H1u1 with no workarounds available. The bugs were reported independently by researchers working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative and by Tencent Xuanwu Lab.