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New SolarWinds Vulnerability: Cybersecurity’s Latest Nightmare Unveiled

CISA has added CVE-2024-28986 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability is actively exploited and poses significant risks. Agencies must prioritize remediation to protect against cyber threats.

Hot Take:

Oh, SolarWinds, not you again! Just when we thought we’d seen the last of you starring in the vulnerability hall of fame, here comes CVE-2024-28986. You really are the gift that keeps on giving—for hackers, that is.

Key Points:

  • New vulnerability added: CVE-2024-28986, involving SolarWinds Web Help Desk.
  • Vulnerability involves the deserialization of untrusted data.
  • CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists actively exploited CVEs.
  • Federal agencies have specific directives under BOD 22-01 to fix these vulnerabilities.
  • All organizations are urged to prioritize remediation to reduce cyberattack risks.

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