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Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday was its largest on record, addressing nearly 200 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem while researchers also released a proof of concept for a new Windows Defender zero day called RoguePlanet. The exploit abuses a race condition in Windows Defender and has been confirmed by researchers to achieve local privilege escalation, allowing a command shell to run with SYSTEM level privileges. This type of vulnerability is especially concerning because privilege escalation can turn an initial foothold into full system control. Security teams should prioritize patches for actively exploited, publicly disclosed, and remotely exploitable vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows CTFMON, HTTP.sys, DHCP Client Service, Windows Kernel, and BitLocker related flaws. The bigger takeaway is that patch volume is increasing, AI assisted exploit development is accelerating, and organizations can no longer rely on CVSS scores alone to determine risk. Prioritization now requires context around exploitability, exposure, asset criticality, and whether a vulnerability is already being weaponized. #Cybersecurity #Microsoft #PatchTuesday #WindowsSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #ZeroDay #ThreatIntelligence #PatchManagement #EndpointSecurity #RiskManagement

Google has released a Chrome 149 security update addressing 74 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero day tracked as CVE-2026-11645. The flaw is a high severity out of bounds read and write vulnerability in V8, Chrome’s JavaScript engine. According to available details, a remote attacker could exploit the issue with a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox. While public details about the active exploitation remain limited, zero day activity against browser engines should be treated as high priority due to the role browsers play across enterprise environments, user workstations, cloud applications, identity workflows, and sensitive web sessions. Organizations should prioritize updating Chrome, validate endpoint patch status, review browser exposure across managed and unmanaged devices, and monitor for abnormal browser process behavior or suspicious web activity. Browser security is endpoint security. Delayed patching creates unnecessary exposure. #Cybersecurity #ChromeSecurity #GoogleChrome #ZeroDay #CVE202611645 #VulnerabilityManagement #PatchManagement #EndpointSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #BrowserSecurity

Need to check the pentest box for your PCI SAQ? Clone Systems offers PCI-focused penetration testing options built around your SAQ level, environment, and compliance needs. Automated penetration testing for smaller SAQ scopes. Hybrid penetration testing for more complex environments. Managed penetration testing for full in-depth assessments, segmentation validation, and broader PCI security assurance. Stop guessing which option fits your SAQ. Find your PCI pentest fit with Clone Systems. clone-systems.com/automated-pene… #PCICompliance #PCIDSS #SAQ #SAQD #SAQAEP #PenetrationTesting #AutomatedPenTesting #HybridPenTesting #ManagedPenTesting #VulnerabilityManagement

CISA has added CVE-2026-28318 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirmed active exploitation against SolarWinds Serv-U. The vulnerability impacts the Serv-U web interface and can be triggered remotely by unauthenticated attackers, resulting in a denial of service condition. While this is not currently described as a remote code execution issue, disruption to file transfer infrastructure can still create significant operational and security risk, especially in environments where Serv-U supports sensitive file movement, third-party access, or regulated data workflows. Organizations running SolarWinds Serv-U should validate affected versions, apply the vendor hotfix, and review exposure of the Serv-U web interface. Additional defensive steps should include restricting access to trusted IP addresses, monitoring for anomalous POST requests, reviewing web and application logs, and confirming that compensating controls are in place where immediate patching is not possible. This is also a reminder that externally exposed administrative and file transfer services should be continuously inventoried, vulnerability scanned, and prioritized based on exploitability, exposure, and business criticality. #Cybersecurity #CISA #SolarWinds #ServU #CVE202628318 #VulnerabilityManagement #PatchManagement #ThreatDetection #AttackSurfaceManagement #DenialOfService

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CVE Alert — Everest Forms Pro CVE-2026-3300 (CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited to compromise WordPress sites. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code, create administrator accounts, deploy web shells, and take full control of affected websites. Affected versions: 1.9.12 and earlier Fixed version: 1.9.13 Organizations using Everest Forms Pro should update immediately and review administrator accounts for unauthorized additions. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityAlert #WordPress #PatchNow #CVE20263300

Attackers do not wait for your next annual test. Your security validation should not either. Clone Systems’ Automated Penetration Testing Service helps organizations continuously identify, validate, and prioritize vulnerabilities with clear, actionable reporting. Strengthen your security posture with efficient, automated testing built to support your business. Learn more: clone-systems.com/automated-pene… #Cybersecurity #PenetrationTesting #AutomatedPenTesting #VulnerabilityManagement #SecurityTesting #CloneSystems

CVE Alert — Cisco Unified CM CVE-2026-20230 (CVSS 8.6) is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager that allows an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files to the underlying operating system. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is now available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Affected organizations should apply Cisco’s patches immediately or disable the WebDialer service if it is not required. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityAlert #Cisco #UnifiedCM #PatchNow

*New Blog* Payment security is becoming more modern, cloud-aware, and continuous. PCI SSC’s new PCI PTS HSM v5.0 standard introduces stronger cryptography, updated requirements for cloud and multi-tenant HSM deployments, and increased focus on lifecycle security. While this does not directly change ASV requirements for most merchants, it reinforces a broader PCI trend: payment environments must be continuously reviewed, tested, and validated. Read our latest blog to learn what PCI PTS HSM v5.0 means for payment security and PCI compliance. clone-systems.com/pci-pts-hsm-v5… #PCICompliance #PaymentSecurity #PCIDSS #ASVScanning #CyberSecurity

CVE Alert — Redis CVE-2026-23479 (CVSS 8.8) is a newly disclosed Redis vulnerability that can lead to authenticated remote code execution. The flaw is a use-after-free bug affecting Redis versions 7.2.0 through 8.6.2 and remained undiscovered for more than two years before being identified by an autonomous AI security tool. Organizations should upgrade to the latest patched Redis releases and review access controls, especially for internet-facing instances. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityAlert #Redis #RCE #PatchNow

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Security Alert — Dashlane Dashlane disclosed that attackers used a brute-force campaign to bypass 2FA protections on a small number of accounts, resulting in the download of encrypted vaults belonging to fewer than 20 users. While the vaults remain encrypted and require the user’s Master Password to access, affected users should review registered devices, enable 2FA, and ensure their Master Password is strong and unique. Dashlane reports that its internal systems were not compromised. #CyberSecurity #Dashlane #IdentitySecurity #DataProtection

For 19 years, Clone Systems has proudly served as a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), helping organizations strengthen security, support compliance, and build trust across a constantly evolving threat landscape. We are grateful to our clients and partners who have trusted us to support their security and compliance goals over the years. Global reach. Local support. Continued commitment to security. clone-systems.com #CloneSystems #PCICompliance #ASV #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #PenetrationTesting #Compliance #InformationSecurity

CVE Alert — WP Maps Pro CVE-2026-8732 (CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability affects WP Maps Pro for WordPress and allows unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts, leading to full site compromise. Affected versions: 6.1.0 and earlier Fixed version: 6.1.1 Wordfence reports blocking thousands of exploitation attempts within the past 24 hours. If you use WP Maps Pro, update immediately and review your WordPress administrator accounts for unauthorized additions. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityAlert #WordPress #CVE20268732 #PatchNow

Notepad++ is the latest reminder that even everyday tools can become security risks when vulnerabilities go unpatched. Researchers identified three vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through manipulated configuration files. For organizations using shared systems, cloud synced folders, or developer workstations, this is exactly the type of issue that can turn a simple application into an entry point. Update Notepad++ to version 8.9.6.1 immediately and make sure commonly used software is included in your vulnerability management process. Small tools still need big security oversight. #NotepadPlusPlus #VulnerabilityManagement #CyberSecurity #PatchManagement #ApplicationSecurity #ThreatDetection #RiskManagement #InfoSec #SecurityAwareness #CyberRisk

Attackers are not waiting for your next audit cycle. Clone Systems’ Automated Penetration Testing helps identify exploitable gaps, validate real risk, and prioritize remediation before attackers turn weaknesses into incidents. Find the gaps first. Prove the risk. Fix it faster. clone-systems.com/pentest-automa… #AutomatedPenetrationTesting #PenetrationTesting #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #ThreatDetection #RiskManagement #ExploitValidation #AttackSurfaceManagement #CyberRisk #CloneSystems

AI is shrinking the window between vulnerability disclosure and active exploitation. The recent activity around CVE 2025 32433 in the Erlang SSH library is another reminder that attackers are moving faster, automating more of the exploit development process, and targeting internet facing services before many organizations even know they are exposed. Traditional vulnerability scanning still matters, but it cannot operate in isolation. Businesses need continuous monitoring, faster patching, prioritized remediation, and a security strategy that assumes public facing vulnerabilities may be targeted almost immediately. The takeaway is simple. If your systems are exposed to the internet, your detection and remediation process needs to move at the speed of the threat. #CVE202532433 #ErlangSSH #ZeroDay #AIAssistedAttacks #VulnerabilityManagement #ThreatIntelligence #Cybersecurity #PatchManagement #ExploitDetection #ExternalAttackSurface

Biometric payments are changing the way people check out, verify identity, and move through payment experiences. But when payment systems rely on fingerprints, facial recognition, palm scans, connected applications, and backend infrastructure, security can’t stop at the biometric reader. The bigger question is whether the systems supporting those transactions are being scanned, tested, monitored, and hardened before attackers find the weak spot first. Our latest blog breaks down why vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring matter as biometric payment adoption continues to grow. clone-systems.com/securing-biome… #BiometricPayments #PaymentSecurity #PCICompliance #PCIDSS #ASVScanning #VulnerabilityScanning #PenetrationTesting #Cybersecurity #PaymentTechnology #CloneSystems

A newly disclosed 7 Zip vulnerability is a strong reminder that trusted tools can still create serious risk when they are not patched quickly. The flaw, tracked as CVE 2026 48095, affects 7 Zip version 26.00 and could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted NTFS archive. One of the more concerning details is that the malicious file does not need to look obvious. It can be disguised with different file extensions, meaning users may not recognize the risk before opening it. Organizations should update to 7 Zip version 26.01 immediately, avoid opening untrusted archive files, and make sure endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and patch management processes are actively catching widely used software that often flies under the radar. Small utility. Big attack surface. Patch it before someone else gets creative. #7Zip #CVE202648095 #VulnerabilityManagement #PatchManagement #CodeExecution #ThreatDetection #CybersecurityAwareness #EndpointSecurity #SecurityUpdates #RiskManagement