8 min
Patch Tuesday
Patch Tuesday - September 2023
A relatively light month. Word NTLM hash disclosure. Streaming Service Proxy elevation to SYSTEM. Internet Connection Sharing critical RCE.
2 min
Metasploit
Metasploit Weekly Wrap-Up: Sep. 8, 2023
New module content (4)
Roundcube TimeZone Authenticated File Disclosure
Authors: joel, stonepresto, and thomascube
Type: Auxiliary
Pull request: #18286 [https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18286]
contributed by cudalac [https://github.com/cudalac]
Path: auxiliary/gather/roundcube_auth_file_read
AttackerKB reference: CVE-2017-16651
[https://attackerkb.com/topics/He57FR8fB4/cve-2017-16651?referrer=blog]
Description: This PR adds a module to retrieve an arbitrary file on hosts
run
2 min
Cloud Security
A Look at Our Development Process of the Cloud Resource Enrichment API
Rapid7 has developed a new Cloud Resource Enrichment API that streamlines data retrieval from various cloud resources.
4 min
Vulnerability Disclosure
CVE-2023-4528: Java Deserialization Vulnerability in JSCAPE MFT (Fixed)
In August 2023, Rapid7 discovered CVE-2023-4528, a Java deserialization vulnerability in Redwood Software’s JSCAPE MFT secure managed file transfer product. Successful exploitation can run arbitrary Java code as the `root` on Linux or the `SYSTEM` user on Windows.
2 min
Metasploit
Metasploit Weekly Wrap-Up: Sep. 1, 2023
Pumpkin Spice Modules
Here in the northern hemisphere, fall is on the way: leaves changing, the air
growing crisp and cool, and some hackers changing the flavor of their caffeine.
This release features a new exploit module targeting Apache NiFi as well as a
new and improved library to interact with it.
New module content (1)
Apache NiFi H2 Connection String Remote Code Execution
Authors: Matei "Mal" Badanoiu and h00die
Type: Exploit
Pull request: #18257 [https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-fra
11 min
Detection and Response
Fake Update Utilizes New IDAT Loader To Execute StealC and Lumma Infostealers
Rapid7 has observed the Fake Browser Update lure utilizing a sophisticated new loader to execute infostealers.
3 min
Emergent Threat Response
Exploitation of Juniper Networks SRX Series and EX Series Devices
On August 17, 2023, Juniper Networks published an out-of-band advisory on four different CVEs affecting Junos OS on SRX and EX Series devices. Successful exploitation would likely enable attackers to pivot to organizations’ internal networks.
7 min
Penetration Testing
PenTales: What It’s Like on the Red Team
In this series, we’re sharing some of our favorite tales from the pen test desk and hopefully highlight some ways you can improve your own organization’s security.
5 min
Velociraptor
Velociraptor 0.7.0 Release: Dig Deeper With Enhanced Client Search, Server Improvements and Expanded VQL Library
Rapid7 is thrilled to announce version 0.7.0 of Velociraptor is now LIVE and available for download.
7 min
Emergent Threat Response
Under Siege: Rapid7-Observed Exploitation of Cisco ASA SSL VPNs
Rapid7’s managed detection and response (MDR) teams have observed increased threat activity targeting Cisco ASA SSL VPN appliances (physical and virtual) dating back to at least March 2023, including several incidents that ended in ransomware deployment.
3 min
Metasploit
Metasploit Weekly Wrap-Up: Aug. 25, 2023
Power[shell]Point
This week’s new features and improvements start with two new exploit modules
leveraging CVE-2023-34960
[https://attackerkb.com/topics/VVJpMeSpUP/cve-2023-34960?referrer=blog] Chamilo
versions 1.11.18 and below and CVE-2023-26469
[https://attackerkb.com/topics/RT7G6Vyw1L/cve-2023-26469?referrer=blog] in
Jorani 1.0.0. Like CVE-2023-34960
[https://attackerkb.com/topics/VVJpMeSpUP/cve-2023-34960?referrer=blog], I too,
feel attacked by PowerPoint sometimes.
We also have several impr
4 min
Cloud Security
Why Your AWS Cloud Container Needs Client-Side Security
With complex network infrastructure and the need to deploy applications across various environments, cloud containers have become increasingly necessary.
3 min
Vendor Consolidation
Three Security Vendor Consolidation Myths Debunked
While security vendor consolidation has many advantages, it’s clear that some myths about consolidation persist.
3 min
Ransomware
Ransomware-as-a-Service Cheat Sheet
Ransomware-as-a-Service, or RaaS, has taken the threat landscape by storm. Learn how to protect your organization against RaaS attacks.
2 min
Awards
Rapid7 Takes 2023 SC Awards for Vulnerability Management and Threat Detection
Rapid7 is proud to announce we have received not one, but two prestigious SC Awards this year!