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Tag Archives: Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Patched in WordPress Theme That Allows Unrestricted Uploads
A vulnerability has been patched in a popular WordPress theme called Neosense that allows an attacker to upload code without authentication.
Mozilla Patching Firefox Certificate Pinning Vulnerability
Mozilla is expected tomorrow to patch a critical certificate pinning vulnerability in Firefox’s automated update process for extensions.
Facebook Fixes Vulnerability That Led to Account Takeover, Pays Researcher $16K
Facebook quickly resolved a vulnerability in its Business Manager late last month that could have let an attacker take over any Facebook page.
Threatpost News Wrap, September 16, 2016
The news of the week is discussed, including Schneier’s DDoS article, a patched IE/Edge zero day, a new OS X malware detection method, and Google’s Project Zero prize.
Attack Leverages Windows Safe Mode
Researchers say a proof-of-concept attack using Windows Safe Mode can lead to credential theft and allow hackers to move laterally within a corporate network.
Microsoft Shuts Down Zero Day Used in AdGholas Malvertising Campaigns
Microsoft this week patched a zero-day vulnerability in the Internet Explorer and Edge browsers being used in the AdGholas malvertising campaign.
Adobe Back With New Flash Player Security Update
After a month without Flash Player security patches, Adobe today updated the software addressing 29 vulnerabilities.
New Windows Patch Policy At Odds With Acceptable Risk
Microsoft’s switch to rollup patching for Windows 7/8.1 will have an impact on security, one expert says.
Critical MySQL Vulnerability Disclosed
A researcher has disclosed some details and a limited proof-of-concept for a critical MySQL vulnerability. The flaw has been patched in MariaDB and PerconaDB.