On September 27, 2024, evilsocket.net (Simone Margaritelli) published information about several vulnerabilities in CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System), which can allow for arbitrary remote code execution (RCE). There are currently 4 CVEs associated with these findings, with potentially more on the way. There is also some debate about the severity of these vulnerabilities, however, one of the CVEs was initially given a CVSS score of 9.9. We will update this blog if new information becomes available.

In many standard enterprise applications, consistent logging serves a multitude of purposes. It helps businesses identify and rectify errors, provides valuable analytical insights, and lets you test new solutions. However, this also makes log injections one of the most common ways hackers can hijack or even gain access to sensitive user information.

On September 24, 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), the parent company of Aruba Networks, released a security bulletin addressing three critical command injection vulnerabilities affecting Aruba Networking Access Points. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-42505, CVE-2024-42506, and CVE-2024-42507, could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute code with privileged access.

Envoy has carved out a critical role in cloud-native computing, becoming increasingly prevalent as the default ingress controller for Kubernetes. This high-performance proxy, developed by Lyft and now part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s arsenal, is integral for companies scaling up their Kubernetes deployments. Envoy ensures efficient load balancing, security, and operational agility by managing external access to services within Kubernetes clusters,.

Vulnerability management is a major component of any cybersecurity strategy, simply because every vulnerability represents another potential vector through which an organization can be attacked.

In a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, a group of Chinese hackers has exploited a critical vulnerability in GeoServer to target government organizations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This operation, linked to the advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Earth Baxia, highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats facing sensitive sectors, including government and energy.

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) have become a ubiquitous part of modern critical infrastructure. Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) systems play a role in this infrastructure by monitoring and managing fuel storage tanks, such as those found in everyday gas stations. These systems ensure that fuel levels are accurately tracked, leaks are detected early, and inventory is managed efficiently.

A high severity OS command injection vulnerability, CVE-2024-8190, has been found in Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) versions 4.6 Patch 518 and earlier. This flaw allows attackers with admin access to remotely execute malicious commands, potentially taking full control of the system. Ivanti has already released updates, but this command injection vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, making immediate action critical.

Organizations often find themselves caught in a perpetual cycle of identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities that pose the most risk. Amid this ongoing battle, a significant challenge is often overlooked: security debt. Much like technical debt, security debt refers to the accumulation of unresolved vulnerabilities within an organization’s systems and software.

C and C++ remain foundational in critical software development. These languages power a wide array of systems, from embedded devices to high-performance applications in manufacturing, operational technology (OT), and the industrial market. Their efficiency, control over system resources, and performance make them indispensable for developers working on mission-critical projects.