Category: Security Operations

CISA warns of active exploitation of CVE-2026-60004 (CVSS 9.8) in Gitea, allowing repository write access to execute arbitrary commands via the diffpatch endpoint. Attackers leverage default open registration to gain access and deploy miner-like payloads, with U.S. federal agencies required to patch by August 28, 2026. Read more

GovCERT.HK published Security Alert A26-08-44 on August 26, 2026, detailing an information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2026-58070) in Veeam Backup & Replication version 13.0.2.29 and all earlier 13.x builds. The flaw, which could allow unauthorized data access if exploited, has been patched by Veeam via KB4902, with no evidence of active exploitation cited in the alert. The advisory underscores the risk posed by vulnerabilities in backup infrastructure, which may expose sensitive metadata and facilitate follow-on attacks even without direct system compromise. Read more

GovCERT.HK has issued a High Threat Security Alert (A26-08-28) warning of multiple critical vulnerabilities in Oracle products with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code, urging immediate patching across Java SE, Database, Fusion Applications, Middleware, MySQL, Linux, and Virtualization suites to prevent remote code execution, privilege escalation, and data exposure. Read more

Threat actors are actively exploiting CVE-2026-55040, a critical Microsoft SharePoint authentication bypass vulnerability, following the release of a public proof-of-concept by Rapid7. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to forge JWT tokens and impersonate any SharePoint user, including administrators, to read and modify data. Microsoft patched the vulnerability in its July 2026 Update Tuesday release. Organizations must prioritize patching and monitor for anomalous authentication patterns in SharePoint environments. Read more