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On 24 September 2024, the security researchers at Astra discovered a critical broken access control vulnerability in the Class Committee Management System, an open-source project. The web-based system allows users to manage files, schedule meetings, generate reports, and access other management features. A broken access control vulnerability occurs when the application does not enforce proper permissions and restrictions.

Recently, we researched a project on Portainer, the go-to open-source tool for managing Kubernetes and Docker environments. With more than 30K stars on GitHub, Portainer gives you a user-friendly web interface to deploy and monitor containerized applications easily. Since Portainer is an open-source, we thought CodeQL, an advanced code analysis tool, be a good fit to check its codebase for any security issues.

On October 31st, 2024, another package compromise and cryptocurrency hijack story unfolded for a popular npm package.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a protocol developed by Microsoft, providing the user access to remotely connect with another computer. Microsoft’s remote desktop protocol is one of the best currently available in the market, working efficiently with an effortless graphical user interface (GUI). It can be used between multiple Windows Operating Systems and Devices. This article discussed RDP protocol security and current RDP vulnerabilities.

On October 29, 2024, QNAP issued a security advisory regarding a critical OS command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50388. Discovered by researchers at the Pwn2Own conference, this vulnerability affects HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync, a backup and disaster recovery solution used by organizations for secure data protection across multiple locations. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Recently, a critical API vulnerability in FortiManager (CVE-2024-47575) was disclosed. Certain threat actors exploited it in the wild to steal sensitive information containing configurations, IP addresses, and credentials used by managed devices. In advanced notification emails, Fortinet warned its users of the vulnerability and mitigation steps. The vulnerability has a critical severity rating of 9.8 out of 10.

Kubernetes has become a cornerstone in modern IT environments, significantly revolutionizing the way applications are deployed and managed. Its ability to automate scaling, deployment, and management of containerized applications makes it indispensable for businesses aiming for agility, scalability, and efficiency. As organizations increasingly adopt microservices architectures, Kubernetes’ role in providing seamless orchestration and robust security continues to grow in importance.