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In November 2023, while conducting a security assessment on a client’s instance of the Oracle Integration Cloud Platform, I discovered a medium severity vulnerability nestled within the handling of the “consumer_url” URL parameter. This flaw unveiled a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vector that could be exploited by a user with malicious intent.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to modernize power grids. The technology, alongside other upgrades like Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, could make energy infrastructure more reliable and sustainable. However, AI power grids also pose significant cybersecurity risks. Attacks against critical infrastructure are becoming more common. As energy authorities ramp up their investments in AI, they should pay attention to these risks to enable a safer tech transformation.

On July 17, 2024, Cisco publicly disclosed critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Email Gateway (SEG) and Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM), identified as CVE-2024-20401 and CVE-2024-20419 respectively. Both of these vulnerabilities may allow for unauthenticated administrative actions to be taken by threat actors when exploited.

When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are everywhere, just waiting to be exploited. Vulnerability management is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in IT systems, applications, and networks. It aims to reduce the risk of exploitation by continuously monitoring for weaknesses and applying necessary security measures.

Vulnerability management is a foundational cornerstone for reducing your organization’s cyber risk, but what are vulnerabilities and why is it important to create a strong vulnerability management program?

Every month, we bring you some of the key findings from Outpost24’s Threat Intelligence team, KrakenLabs. Here’s what you need to know from July.