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Flaw is a weakness or imperfection in software, hardware, or organizational processes that, within the realm of information security, can be exploited by cyber threats to gain unauthorized access or cause damage to data and systems. In the context of information security, a flaw can take various forms such as vulnerabilities, code bugs, design flaws, or configuration errors. These issues can undermine the security of an information system and create potential risks for data breaches, cyber-attacks, or other types of security incidents.
Identifying and addressing flaws is a critical aspect of maintaining cybersecurity posture. This involves processes such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and the implementation of appropriate security controls. Regularly updating systems, applying patches, and adhering to security best practices are essential strategies to mitigate the risks associated with flaws in an organization's technological infrastructure.
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Redis has patched a use-after-free in its blocking-client code that lets an authenticated user run arbitrary OS commands on the machine hosting the database. The flaw was found by an autonomous AI tool built to hunt bugs in large codebases
A prompt injection flaw in Google Gemini's voice assistant let attackers hide malicious commands in notifications, enabling social engineering and more.
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Android and Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Windows Shell and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: The first flaw added to the catalog, tracked […]
Google fixed 124 Android flaws, including CVE-2025-48595, an actively exploited privilege escalation bug linked to targeted attacks. Google has released its June 2026 Android security updates, fixing 124 vulnerabilities across the mobile operating system. One flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-48595 (CVSS score of 8.4) stands out from the rest because it is already being exploited in […]
The emergence of AI models capable to autonomously find and fix vulnerabilities at scale is having a significant impact on patching management, experts say
Hackers are exploiting a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-8206) in the Kirki plugin for WordPress to take over any user account, including those belonging to administrators. [...]
Google on Monday released patches for 124 security vulnerabilities impacting its Android operating system for the month of June 2026, including one high-severity flaw in the Framework component that has come under active exploitation
The Russian hacking group known as Gamaredon has been attributed to the continued exploitation of a WinRAR vulnerability to deliver multiple malware families aimed at data theft and propagation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a high-severity security flaw impacting Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation
Attackers exploited Meta’s AI support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes. Attackers abused Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts without accessing victims’ email inboxes. The issue affected several users, including high-profile accounts, before Instagram fixed the flaw. Security researcher Jane Wong and other […]
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Oracle WebLogic flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-21182 (CVSS score of 7.5), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The CVE-2024-21182 flaw is an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting Oracle WebLogic […]
CISA has ordered government agencies to secure their systems against a high-severity Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability that was patched two years ago and is now actively exploited in attacks. [...]
Google has released the June 2026 Android security patches to address 124 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks. [...]
Obsidian publishes PoC for a 1-click Flowise RCE that can fully compromise self-hosted servers
Monday hit like a cron job with anger issues
The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), the country's national authority for cybersecurity, warned on Friday that threat actors are now exploiting a recently patched critical Windows Netlogon vulnerability in attacks. [...]
Rapid7: Attackers exploit authentication bypass flaw in the wild, meaning more emergency patching for PAN-OS users
CVE-2026-8732 in WP Maps Pro lets unauthenticated attackers create WordPress admin accounts. 2,858 attacks blocked in 24 hours. WP Maps Pro plugin allows WordPress site owners to embed Google Maps and OpenStreetMap with markers, listings, and location search. It’s a store locator tool. Unremarkable. The plugin is installed on over 15,000 websites, according to sale […]
Threat actors are attempting to actively exploit a critical security flaw impacting WP Maps Pro, a WordPress plugin that has had over 15,000 sales on the Envato Market, to create malicious administrator accounts on susceptible sites
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0257 (CVSS score of 7.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Palo Alto Networks addressed the vulnerability CVE-2026-0257 on May […]