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VMware vCenter Server CVE-2021-21972 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

Exposure Management

VMware vCenter Server CVE-2021-21972 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

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SonicWall SNWLID-2021-0001 Zero-Day and SolarWinds’ 2021 CVE Trifecta: What You Need to Know

Threat Research

SonicWall SNWLID-2021-0001 Zero-Day and SolarWinds’ 2021 CVE Trifecta: What You Need to Know

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State-Sponsored Threat Actors Target Security Researchers

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

State-Sponsored Threat Actors Target Security Researchers

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SolarWinds SUNBURST Backdoor Supply Chain Attack: What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

SolarWinds SUNBURST Backdoor Supply Chain Attack: What You Need to Know

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VMware ESXi OpenSLP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-3992 and CVE-2019-5544): What You Need To Know

Exposure Management

VMware ESXi OpenSLP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-3992 and CVE-2019-5544): What You Need To Know

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SaltStack Pre-Authenticated Remote Root (CVE-2020-16846 and CVE-2020-25592): What You Need to Know

Threat Research

SaltStack Pre-Authenticated Remote Root (CVE-2020-16846 and CVE-2020-25592): What You Need to Know

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Oracle WebLogic Unauthenticated Complete Takeover (CVE-2020-14882/CVE-2020-14750): What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Oracle WebLogic Unauthenticated Complete Takeover (CVE-2020-14882/CVE-2020-14750): What You Need to Know

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There Goes The Neighborhood: Dealing With CVE-2020-16898 (and CVE-2020-1656) (aka"Bad Neighbor")

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

There Goes The Neighborhood: Dealing With CVE-2020-16898 (and CVE-2020-1656) (aka"Bad Neighbor")

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PSA: Increase in RDP Attacks Means It's Time to Mind Your RDPs and Qs

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

PSA: Increase in RDP Attacks Means It's Time to Mind Your RDPs and Qs

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HP Device Manager Cavalcade of Critical CVEs (CVE-2020-6925:6927): What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

HP Device Manager Cavalcade of Critical CVEs (CVE-2020-6925:6927): What You Need to Know

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CVE-2020-1472 "Zerologon" Critical Privilege Escalation: What You Need To Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2020-1472 "Zerologon" Critical Privilege Escalation: What You Need To Know

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Remote Code Execution Risks in Secomea, Moxa, and HMS eWon ICS VPN Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Remote Code Execution Risks in Secomea, Moxa, and HMS eWon ICS VPN Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know

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CVE-2020-3452 Cisco ASA / Firepower Read-Only Path Traversal Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2020-3452 Cisco ASA / Firepower Read-Only Path Traversal Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

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Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-1350): What You Need to Know

Threat Research

Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-1350): What You Need to Know

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CVE-2020-6287: Critical Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2020-6287: Critical Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java

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CVE-2020-2021 Authentication Bypass in PAN-OS Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Authentication Disclosed

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2020-2021 Authentication Bypass in PAN-OS Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Authentication Disclosed

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CVE-2020-12271: Sophos XG Firewall Pre-Auth SQL Injection Vulnerability Remediation Guidance and Exposure Overview

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

CVE-2020-12271: Sophos XG Firewall Pre-Auth SQL Injection Vulnerability Remediation Guidance and Exposure Overview

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CVE-2020-0796: Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Analysis

Threat Research

CVE-2020-0796: Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Analysis

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Rapid7 Analysis and Guidance: CDPwn (CVE-2020-3118)

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Rapid7 Analysis and Guidance: CDPwn (CVE-2020-3118)

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Brent Cook

PHP Extension and Application Repository (PEAR) Compromise: What You Need to Know

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

PHP Extension and Application Repository (PEAR) Compromise: What You Need to Know

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Patching CVE-2017-7494 in Samba: It's the Circle of Life

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Patching CVE-2017-7494 in Samba: It's the Circle of Life

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Jen Ellis