
Malware planted in 42 GitHub repos targets Claude, Gemini and Cursor
Hooks in .github/init.js run at session start; JFrog links the traps to the testmetest npm campaign.
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Hooks in .github/init.js run at session start; JFrog links the traps to the testmetest npm campaign.

JFrog links the worm to hidden CI publishers on short-lived branches; disabling install scripts does not stop a newer import-triggered path.
Victim reports helped disrupt an August 2025 Akira campaign linked to a known SonicWall flaw.
Oversized blobs hid credential theft and a token-revocation wiper on real developer accounts, not only test repos.

cPanel patched a root command-execution flaw and two stored XSS bugs in WHM.

cPanel patched a critical root command-execution flaw and two WHM stored XSS bugs across supported versions.

Canada's Cyber Centre urges patches for root code-execution flaws in Plesk, cPanel, and WebPros extensions.

Attackers are exploiting patched Roundcube SQL injection CVE-2026-48842 to bypass login and steal database data.

cPanel patched CVE-2026-68490, which lets local users on shared servers read other accounts' calendars and contacts.

cPanel patched a root privilege escalation and cross-tenant flaws in calendars, contacts, and WordPress databases.

cPanel patched three flaws, including a root code-execution bug any hosting account can use to seize the server.

Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-41940, a critical unauthenticated cPanel/WHM auth bypass, to compromise hosting servers and recruit them into Mirai botnets.

Attackers exploited critical cPanel CVE-2026-41940 on hosting servers, deploying Mirai variants and ransomware.

Acronis warns CVE-2026-87886, a local privilege escalation flaw in its cPanel/WHM and Plesk backup plugins, is exploited in targeted attacks.

Acronis urgently patched CVE-2026-87886 (CVSS 7.8), insecure file permissions enabling privilege escalation, exploited in targeted attacks on cPanel & WHM backups.

Acronis warns CVE-2026-87886, an authenticated Linux privilege escalation flaw in its cPanel, WHM, and Plesk backup plugins, is under limited targeted exploitation; patches released.

Acronis patched CVE-2026-87886 (CVSS 7.8), a local privilege escalation flaw in its cPanel and Plesk backup plugins, exploited in targeted attacks.

Acronis reports CVE-2026-87886, a CVSS 7.8 Linux privilege escalation in its cPanel/WHM and Plesk backup plugins, exploited in limited targeted attacks.

Critical LiteSpeed Enterprise flaw fixed in 6.3.7 lets low-privilege shared-hosting users escalate to root and bypass CageFS.

Critical LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise flaw (pre-6.3.7) lets a low-privilege shared-hosting tenant escape CageFS isolation and gain root; forced update urged.

cPanel warns critical LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise flaw (pre-6.3.7) lets shared-hosting account users gain root access.

CSF 14.00–16.29 (CVE-2026-65638) lets unauthenticated attackers execute arbitrary commands via the MESSENGER service on cPanel/WHM servers; version 16.30 fixes it.

Canada's Cyber Centre relays WebPros advisories for SQL injection (CVE-2026-67401) in cPanel and two ConfigServer Firewall flaws.

cPanel disclosed critical SQL injection CVE-2026-67401 in EmailTrack, letting authenticated users with mail privileges gain root code execution; patched builds available.
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