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Headlines from early disclosure channels, research labs and curated news, each with a short summary.

live updated 23 Oct, 22:38
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# Today

  1. Inside the LiteLLM 1.107.0 supply chain compromise: Credential theft through Python startup hooks

    Analysis of the LiteLLM 1.107.0 supply chain compromise describes credential theft through Python startup hooks and remote code loading.

  2. Rapid7 research infra

    Metasploit Wrap Up: Langflow, MongoDB, and More

    Metasploit adds modules for Langflow authentication bypass and remote code execution flaws, along with other targets such as MongoDB.

  3. Infostealer riding the AI Train

    An infostealer targets browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, AI applications, development tools, cloud credentials, and local development files.

  4. Schneier research

    Compromised TLS Certificates

    A certificate authority disclosed eight TLS certificates with private keys containing only 3 to 8 bits of entropy, far below the expected 384 bits.

  5. Wiz Research research

    ASPM in the AI Era Part 2: Prioritize Exploitable Risks with Code-to-Cloud Context

    The report discusses using code-to-cloud context to prioritize exploitable application security risks across code, infrastructure, and runtime.

  6. Wordfence research infra

    Attacks on PHP2Shell Continue, But No Known Compromises as a Result Yet

    PHP developers released fixes for two critical vulnerabilities, and attacks are continuing, though no confirmed compromises have been reported so far.

# Yesterday

  1. Horizon3 research infra

    CVE-2026-76268 | Splunk Enterprise Patroni REST API Missing Authentication Vulnerability

    A missing authentication flaw in Splunk Enterprise's Patroni REST API could let unauthenticated network users execute operating-system commands.

  2. Horizon3 research infra

    PHP2Shell Exposure Depends on More Than Whether You Use PHP

    PHP2Shell exposure may affect bundled runtimes, containers, and hosted applications beyond direct PHP usage, requiring validation of exploitability.

  3. Cisco Talos research infra

    I had plans for that second

    The post discusses leap second abolition and critical vulnerabilities in PHP.

  4. Unit 42 research

    EMudhra Intermediate CA Certificates Compromised

    Eight eMudhra intermediate CA private keys were compromised, creating risk of unauthorized TLS certificate issuance and man-in-the-middle interception.

  5. Unit 42 research infra

    The Current Landscape of OAuth Attacks

    A report outlines current OAuth attack techniques and mitigation measures for organizations using authentication protocols.

  6. Huntress research

    Unboxing Phishing Kits: Huntress Examines 3 Real Kits

    A report examined three phishing kits that provide tools for less experienced attackers to steal authentication tokens and run credential-harvesting campaigns.

  7. Schneier research infra

    New Serious PHP Vulnerabilities Released and Patched

    PHP maintainers released fixes for two critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated remote code execution in several supported versions.

  8. Wiz Research research infra

    ARTEX in the Wild: Storm-0940 Expands Targeting of IT and Software Vendors

    A threat actor linked to Storm-0940 is using the ARTEX AI agent to target software vendors and attack Okta, Entra, and Cognito identity services.

  9. Cloudflare security research infra

    Localizing compliance at scale: achieving South Korea’s ISMS certification

    A South Korean ISMS certification was achieved after an audit of 80 controls, including localized consent flows and edge sign-up adaptations.

  10. How do you verify AI coding agent output from any tool, not just one?

    A guide describes verifying AI coding agent output using deterministic analysis, CI quality gates, and SonarQube MCP Server.

  11. Sonar Research research infra

    SonarQube container scanning is now in open beta

    SonarQube has introduced an open beta feature for scanning container images to detect vulnerabilities and malicious packages as part of its Advanced Security offering.

  12. Huntress research infra

    M365 Token Spray and Replay Campaign Compromises Business Email Accounts

    A 10-week Microsoft 365 campaign used token replay, AiTM relays, rogue Entra devices, MFA tampering, and hidden inbox rules to compromise business email accounts.

  13. MythicRatatoskr: An Yggdrasil-enabled backdoor deployed in a UAC-0099-Sandworm collaboration

    Researchers reported a Go-based backdoor using the Yggdrasil mesh network to conceal command-and-control traffic during attacks against a Ukrainian grain firm.

  14. Securelist research

    How APT41 revived the BlackLotus bootkit to attack diplomatic organizations in Central Asia

    APT41 reportedly revived the BlackLotus bootkit as a new UEFI bootkit, BlackX, exploiting CVE-2022-21894 against diplomatic organizations in Central Asia.

  15. Wordfence research infra

    Why It’s Urgent to Update PHP on Your WordPress Site: Two Critical PHP Vulnerabilities and What Our Testing Found

    Two PHP vulnerabilities affecting WordPress sites can allow unauthenticated code execution.

# 21 Oct

  1. Cisco Talos research

    Compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates

    Eight intermediate certificates belonging to certificate authority eMudhra have been compromised.

  2. AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX enables supply chain compromise

    Storm-0940 used AI to accelerate a ConnectWise supply chain compromise and abuse application credentials in Microsoft 365 environments.

  3. Wordfence research infra

    PSA: PHP Security Updates Available for Two Critical Vulnerabilities, Update Now

    PHP has released security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that may allow unauthenticated remote code execution.

  4. Horizon3 research

    Audit-Ready Isn’t Attack-Ready.

    Three financial and insurance organizations used penetration testing and continuous exposure management to identify attack paths that audits may not reveal.

  5. Unit 42 research infra

    Threat Brief: Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP: CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619

    CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 are critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used for web servers and CMS systems.

  6. Rapid7 research infra

    CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619: Critical Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in PHP

    The PHP project released security updates for two critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaws affecting memory handling and request state.

  7. Cisco Talos research infra

    Two critical RCEs in PHP core

    Two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in PHP core may affect PHP-based applications and services.

  8. Horizon3 research infra

    CVE-2026-109618 / CVE-2026-109619 | What is Known

    Two PHP core flaws, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, can allow unauthenticated remote code execution and are addressed in October 2026 security updates.