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Security Flaw in Versa Director: Your PNGs Might Just Be Trojan Horses

CISA has flagged CVE-2024-39717 in Versa Director’s “Change Favicon” feature as a Known Exploited Vulnerability. This bug allows threat actors to upload malicious files disguised as .PNG images, but only after admin-level authentication. Agencies must apply fixes by September 13, 2024.

Hot Take:

Just when you thought it was safe to change your favicon, think again! Versa Director’s “Change Favicon” feature has gone rogue, proving that even the tiniest icons can pack a punch. Time to reconsider that fancy image of your cat as a security risk!

Key Points:

  • CISA adds Versa Director flaw (CVE-2024-39717) to its KEV catalog due to active exploitation evidence.
  • The medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS score: 6.6) allows malicious file uploads via the “Change Favicon” feature.
  • Successful exploitation requires authentication by a user with high privileges.
  • Federal agencies must apply fixes by September 13, 2024.
  • CISA also recently added four other vulnerabilities from 2021 and 2022 to the KEV catalog.

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