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Critical cPanel vulnerability CVE-2026-41940 actively exploited to deploy backdoor

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A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM), tracked as CVE-2026-41940 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is being actively exploited by the threat actor Mr_Rot13.

The Hacker News - cPanel CVE-2026-41940 under active exploitation
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CSO Online - cPanel flaw exposes enterprises to hosting supply-chain risks
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Multiple vulnerabilities in cPanel and WHM
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Microsoft patches 137 vulnerabilities in May 2026 Patch Tuesday with no zero-days

Microsoft released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday updates addressing 137 security vulnerabilities across a wide range of products, including Windows, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365. Among these, 13 to 31 were rated critical, with several allowing remote code execution.

Updated 4h agoActive span 21h

MomentumCross-source: 15

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15 publishers19 posts1 platformsTop source 16%

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Why now

Microsoft's new AI system MDASH is entering private preview, signaling a shift in vulnerability research.
The volume of patched vulnerabilities reflects increased AI-assisted detection efforts in 2026.
Organizations must act promptly to mitigate risks from critical flaws in widely used Microsoft products.

Why it matters

Highlights the growing role of AI in discovering software vulnerabilities at scale.
Addresses critical security flaws that could lead to remote code execution and enterprise compromise.
No zero-day exploits reported, but patching remains urgent to prevent potential attacks.

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Fortinet patches multiple critical vulnerabilities including remote code execution flaws

Fortinet has released security advisories addressing several vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including critical remote code execution (RCE) flaws in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator.

Updated 11h agoActive span 1d

MomentumCross-source: 5

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5 publishers14 posts1 platformsTop source 71%

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Fortinet published multiple security advisories on May 12-13, 2026, with patches now available.
Several vulnerabilities have high CVSS scores indicating severe risk if exploited.
Security centers and advisories are actively urging users to update affected products immediately.

Why it matters

Fortinet products are widely deployed in enterprise networks, making these vulnerabilities significant for many organizations.
Critical remote code execution flaws could allow attackers to fully compromise affected systems.
Timely patching is essential to prevent exploitation and potential data breaches.

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New & accelerating

New 'Dirty Frag' Linux kernel vulnerabilities spur urgent patches across distributions

Two critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities collectively known as 'Dirty Frag' have been disclosed, affecting multiple Linux distributions including Ubuntu, RHEL, and Fedora.

Updated 2d agoActive span 8h

MomentumCross-source: 5

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5 publishers11 posts1 platformsTop source 64%

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Why now

Vulnerabilities were disclosed before patches were available, leading to active exploitation.
Multiple Linux distributions have released urgent security updates to mitigate risks.
The flaws affect critical kernel components, requiring immediate attention from system administrators.

Why it matters

Dirty Frag vulnerabilities enable attackers to gain root access, risking full system compromise.
Active exploitation in the wild increases urgency for patching affected Linux systems.
Broad impact across popular Linux distributions and kernel subsystems expands potential attack surface.

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Google detects first AI-developed zero-day exploit targeting 2FA bypass

Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a zero-day exploit created with AI by a cybercrime group, targeting a popular open-source web administration tool to bypass two-factor authentication.

Updated 2d agoActive span 5h

MomentumCross-source: 6

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6 publishers7 posts1 platformsTop source 29%

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Why now

This is the first confirmed case of AI-developed zero-day exploits in the wild, signaling a shift in attacker capabilities.
Advances in AI are accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploit generation by threat actors.
Organizations face increasing urgency to adopt proactive detection and response tools amid evolving AI-driven threats.

Why it matters

AI-generated zero-day exploits represent a new, more automated threat vector for cybercrime groups.
Early detection and patching prevented a potentially large-scale attack exploiting 2FA bypass.
Real-time zero-day tracking tools like Lyrie.ai can reduce the window of exposure to active exploits.

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New & accelerating

Critical cPanel vulnerability CVE-2026-41940 actively exploited to deploy backdoor

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM), tracked as CVE-2026-41940 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is being actively exploited by the threat actor Mr_Rot13.

Updated 29h agoActive span 21h

MomentumCross-source: 5

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5 publishers5 posts1 platformsTop source 20%

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Why now

Exploitation began shortly after public disclosure in late April 2026, indicating active threat actor campaigns.
The threat actor Mr_Rot13 is currently deploying backdoors and stealing credentials using this flaw.
Security advisories have been issued globally, emphasizing urgency for patching and monitoring.

Why it matters

The vulnerability enables attackers to gain elevated control over web hosting environments, risking widespread compromise.
cPanel manages multiple tenants, so exploitation can affect many organizations simultaneously, amplifying impact.
Immediate patching is critical to prevent privilege escalation and mitigate supply chain risks in hosting infrastructure.

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Mini Shai-Hulud malware campaign compromises hundreds of npm and PyPI packages

A widespread supply chain attack known as 'Mini Shai-Hulud' has infected over 400 malicious versions across approximately 170 npm and PyPI packages, including major libraries from TanStack, Mistral AI, and UiPath.

Updated 23h agoActive span 1d

MomentumCross-source: 5

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5 publishers6 posts1 platformsTop source 33%

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Why now

The attack was discovered recently in May 2026, affecting hundreds of packages across major registries.
Malicious packages were signed with valid credentials, indicating sophisticated bypass of security controls.
Immediate credential changes are urged to prevent further compromise following the attack.

Why it matters

The attack compromises widely used development packages, risking millions of users and enterprise applications.
Credential-stealing malware threatens cloud and server environments linked to compromised packages.
The incident reveals systemic vulnerabilities in automated software publishing and developer workstation security.

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Market chatter

Early chatter with momentum, still building evidence.

Market chatter

Multiple critical vulnerabilities found in Dalfox server mode

Dalfox server mode is affected by several high-severity vulnerabilities including unauthenticated remote code execution, arbitrary file read, file creation/append, and remote denial of service.

Updated 29h agoActive span 0h

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1 publishers4 posts1 platformsTop source 100%

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Why now

The vulnerabilities were disclosed recently with assigned CVEs and GitHub advisories.
Dalfox is a widely used security tool, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Prompt awareness and mitigation reduce potential damage from active exploits.

Why it matters

These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute code remotely and manipulate files without authentication.
Exploitation can lead to data exfiltration, system compromise, and denial of service.
Users of Dalfox server mode must patch immediately to prevent attacks.

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Multiple medium-severity vulnerabilities disclosed in Mermaid diagramming tool

Four medium-severity security advisories have been published for the Mermaid diagramming tool, detailing improper sanitization issues leading to CSS and HTML injection, as well as an infinite loop denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Gantt charts.

Updated 2d agoActive span 0h

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Why now

The advisories were published recently, indicating fresh risks to Mermaid users.
Mermaid is widely used in documentation and development workflows, increasing potential impact.
Early awareness helps organizations prioritize updates and mitigate threats promptly.

Why it matters

Improper sanitization vulnerabilities can enable attackers to inject malicious CSS or HTML, compromising user security.
Infinite loop DoS in Gantt charts can disrupt services relying on Mermaid for diagram rendering.
Prompt patching is essential to prevent exploitation of these vulnerabilities.

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Multiple SOAP-related vulnerabilities disclosed in Apache components

Three new vulnerabilities affecting SOAP implementations in Apache components have been published. CVE-2026-6722 describes a use-after-free issue in SOAP using Apache map. CVE-2026-7261 involves a use-after-free triggered by session-persisted objects via SOAP header faults in SoapServer.

Updated 2d agoActive span 0h

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Why now

The vulnerabilities were recently published and are fresh threats.
Awareness enables organizations to prioritize patching and incident response.
Early mitigation reduces risk of exploitation in the wild.

Why it matters

These vulnerabilities can lead to memory corruption and potential remote exploitation.
SOAP is widely used in web services, so these flaws impact many applications.
Prompt patching is critical to prevent exploitation and maintain service integrity.

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Critical vulnerabilities and malware found in GuardDog and @tanstack/* packages

Recent GitHub advisories reveal multiple security issues affecting GuardDog and @tanstack/* packages.

Updated 44h agoActive span 9h

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Why now

The advisories were published recently in May 2026, indicating active threats.
Developers and organizations relying on these tools must urgently assess and remediate.
The critical severity of some issues demands immediate attention to prevent exploitation.

Why it matters

These vulnerabilities enable attackers to steal sensitive credentials and tokens, risking unauthorized access.
Malware in widely used packages threatens cloud infrastructure and developer environments.
Prompt awareness and patching are critical to mitigate these high-impact security risks.

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IOCX v0.7.3 introduces deterministic PE structural validation to improve malware analysis and blue team automation

IOCX version 0.7.3 delivers a fully deterministic structural validation framework for Portable Executable (PE) files, addressing persistent issues of non-determinism in PE parsing caused by malformed headers, inconsistent RVA resolutions, and ambiguous directory boundaries....

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IOCX v0.7.3 release addresses persistent non-determinism issues in PE parsing.
Automation and enrichment tooling increasingly demand stable and reproducible PE analysis.
Malware researchers and blue teams benefit immediately from hardened validation rules in this update.

Why it matters

Deterministic PE parsing improves reproducibility and reliability in malware research and detection.
Stable parsing outputs reduce noise and failures in automated security pipelines.
Consistent PE validation aids longitudinal tracking of malware families exploiting edge cases.

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Critical security patches released for Linux kernel and Apple operating systems

Between May 11 and 12, 2026, coordinated security updates were issued addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel across SUSE, Ubuntu, and Apple operating systems.

Updated 40h agoActive span 16h

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4 publishers67 posts1 platformsTop source 87%

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Why now

Patches released May 11-12, 2026, responding to known exploited vulnerabilities.
Coordinated updates across major OS vendors highlight urgency in addressing security risks.
Timely patching essential to protect systems from exploitation of disclosed vulnerabilities.

Why it matters

Addresses actively exploited Linux kernel vulnerabilities to reduce risk of system compromise.
Apple patches fix numerous security flaws across multiple OS versions, enhancing device security.
Ubuntu updates mitigate high-severity vulnerabilities on NVIDIA Tegra platforms, critical for embedded systems.

Evidence

AusCERT - Bulletins
portal.auscert.org.au•2026-05-12 02:49 UTC
ALERT Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 16): CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-12 02:49 UTC
ALERT Linux Kernel (Live Patch 1 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 16): CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-12 02:49 UTC
ALERT Linux Kernel (Live Patch 4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 16): CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-12 02:58 UTC
ALERT Linux Kernel (Live Patch 4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise 16): CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-12 02:59 UTC

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Signal

Checkmarx Jenkins AST plugin compromised in supply chain attack by TeamPCP

Coverage discusses speculative scenarios for 2025; treat as market chatter and see linked sources.

Updated 46h agoActive span 17h

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4 publishers4 posts1 platformsTop source 25%

Evidence: 4 primary

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Why now

The compromised plugin was published recently and remains available, increasing exposure risk.
Checkmarx is actively working to remove the malicious version and release a clean update.
This incident follows a recent supply chain attack on another Checkmarx product, indicating persistent targeting.

Why it matters

Supply chain attacks on widely used CI/CD tools can compromise many organizations simultaneously.
Malicious plugins can steal sensitive information and undermine software security processes.
Prompt detection and response are critical to limit damage and restore trust in security tooling.

Evidence

SecurityWeek report on Checkmarx Jenkins plugin compromise
securityweek.com•2026-05-11 09:34 UTC
BleepingComputer coverage of Checkmarx Jenkins package infostealer
bleepingcomputer.com•2026-05-11 22:03 UTC
The Hacker News on TeamPCP compromising Checkmarx Jenkins plugin
thehackernews.com•2026-05-11 18:30 UTC
The Register on Checkmarx response to TeamPCP intrusion
theregister.com•2026-05-11 12:11 UTC

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Signal

Multiple critical security updates issued for Red Hat, Adobe, and Google Chrome products

On May 12-13, 2026, Red Hat, Adobe, and Google released important security advisories addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities across their products.

Updated 8h agoActive span 9w

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2.0

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2 publishers49 posts1 platformsTop source 96%

Evidence: 2 primary

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Why now

Security advisories were published within the last 24 hours, indicating newly disclosed vulnerabilities.
Some vulnerabilities have high CVSS scores up to 9.6, demanding immediate attention.
Coordinated updates from multiple vendors highlight a surge in critical security fixes requiring prompt action.

Why it matters

These vulnerabilities affect widely used enterprise and consumer software, posing risks of remote code execution and privilege escalation.
Several vulnerabilities are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation threats.
Timely patching is critical to prevent potential breaches and maintain system security.

Evidence

AusCERT - Bulletins
portal.auscert.org.au•2026-05-13 04:10 UTC
ALERT kpatch-patch: CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-13 04:09 UTC
kernel: CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-13 04:08 UTC
kernel: CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-13 04:08 UTC
OpenShift Container Platform 4.18.41: CVSS (Max): 7.8
AusCERT - Bulletins•2026-05-13 04:05 UTC

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Signal

Attackers exploit microsoft teams and appsec tool gaps to build lethal intrusion chains

Recent investigations reveal attackers leveraging trusted collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams to initiate complex intrusions involving malware, credential theft, and lateral movement.

Updated 6h agoActive span 2h

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2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%

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Why now

Recent Rapid7 analysis exposes a fast-moving intrusion leveraging Teams and identity abuse in April 2026.
A current webinar highlights the urgent need to improve AppSec detection strategies to prevent lethal attack chains.
The convergence of collaboration platform risks and AppSec tool challenges demands immediate attention from security teams.

Why it matters

Collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams are increasingly exploited as entry points for complex cyber intrusions.
Excessive low-value alerts from AppSec tools can cause defenders to miss critical attack chains leading to data breaches.
Understanding and disrupting these attack chains is vital to improving enterprise security posture.

Evidence

Rapid7 blog on ModeloRAT campaign via Microsoft Teams
rapid7.com•2026-05-13 14:44 UTC
The Hacker News webinar on AppSec tool limitations
thehackernews.com•2026-05-13 11:52 UTC

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Market chatter

Microsoft issues security updates for multiple critical vulnerabilities in Office and Windows

Microsoft has released security patches addressing numerous critical vulnerabilities across Microsoft Office, Windows kernel-mode drivers, and related components.

Updated 30h agoActive span 0h

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2.1

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1 publishers49 posts1 platformsTop source 100%

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Why now

Microsoft has just released security updates addressing these critical flaws.
Attackers often exploit such vulnerabilities soon after disclosure.
Organizations need to act quickly to mitigate potential attacks exploiting these issues.

Why it matters

These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute code remotely or locally, risking system compromise.
Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system control.
Prompt patching reduces exposure to active exploits and enhances organizational security.

Evidence

Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC) RSS
msrc.microsoft.com•2026-05-12 14:00 UTC
CVE-2026-34332 Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC) RSS•2026-05-12 14:00 UTC
CVE-2026-42831 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC) RSS•2026-05-12 14:00 UTC
CVE-2026-40363 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC) RSS•2026-05-12 14:00 UTC
CVE-2026-40361 Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC) RSS•2026-05-12 14:00 UTC

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Recent public signals

Crawlable detail links for recent public signal pages.

Microsoft warns of large-scale phishing and malware campaigns targeting thousands globally
Microsoft has disclosed a sophisticated phishing campaign that targeted over 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations in 26 countries, primarily in the US.
Microsoft warns of large-scale phishing campaign targeting thousands globally
Microsoft has disclosed a sophisticated phishing campaign that targeted over 35,000 users across more than 13,000 organizations in 26 countries, primarily in the US.
British cyber agency warns of patch wave amid Windows vulnerability exploitation
The UK National Cyber Security Centre and British cyber agency have issued warnings about an impending wave of software patches driven by accelerated vulnerability discovery through AI.
Critical cPanel and WHM authentication bypass vulnerability exploited as zero-day for months
A severe authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940) affecting cPanel, WHM, and WP Squared has been actively exploited in the wild since at least February 2026. The flaw allows attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access, including root privileges, to vulnerable servers.
Critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and WHM exploited as zero-day
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940) affecting cPanel, WebHost Manager (WHM), and WP Squared products has been actively exploited as a zero-day for months before a patch was released on April 28, 2026.