09/17/2025-09/24/2025 Typosquatted Malicious PyPI Packages, Ivanti Software Flaws, Misconfigured AWS Docker Containers And More.

1. Beware of Typosquatted Malicious PyPI Packages That Delivers SilentSync RAT

Python developers are increasingly targeted by typosquatted packages on PyPI, where malicious actors create near-identical copies of legitimate libraries to distribute malware. In July 2025, researchers discovered the package termncolor, signaling a broader campaign. By early August, Zscaler identified two more malicious packages, sisaws and secmeasure, both linked to the same author and delivering a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called SilentSync.

Sisaws mimics the legitimate sisa package demonstrating the attackers’ careful social engineering. SilentSync is a sophisticated cross-platform RAT with persistence mechanisms on Windows (registry entry), Linux (crontab), and macOS (launch agent), comprehensive data exfiltration, and C2 communication over HTTP. It targets Chromium-based browsers and Firefox, harvesting history, cookies, autofill data, and credentials, while erasing traces to evade detection. These attacks highlight the evolving supply chain threats within trusted open-source ecosystems.

2. CISA Flags Some More Serious Ivanti Software Flaws, So Patch Now

CISA warns that attackers chained CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428 to breach Ivanti EPMM systems. Both flaws affect Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), with the first allowing API authentication bypass (severity 7.5/10) and the second enabling unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE, severity 8.8/10). Both were patched in May 2025.

Attackers used the two vulnerabilities together to deploy malware in two stages. One set injects a malicious listener into Apache Tomcat to intercept HTTP requests and execute Java code. The other processes encoded password parameters similarly. Both were delivered via Java Expression Language (EL) injection over HTTP GET requests. Payloads were Base64-encoded, written in parts to temporary directories, and reconstructed to evade detection.

CISA did not confirm attribution. Reports cited by The Register suggest a possible Chinese actor targeting an Australian entity, but official details on threat actors or victims remain unclear.

3. Fortra Releases Critical Patch for CVSS 10.0 GoAnywhere MFT Vulnerability

Fortra has disclosed a critical flaw in GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, CVE-2025-10035, with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0. The vulnerability is a deserialization issue in the License Servlet that allows attackers with a forged license signature to deserialize arbitrary objects, potentially leading to command injection. Exploitation requires the system to be publicly accessible. Fortra advises updating to version 7.8.4 or the Sustain Release 7.6.3, or restricting public access to the Admin Console if immediate patching isn’t possible. While no in-the-wild attacks have been reported, previous GoAnywhere vulnerabilities, including CVE-2023-0669 (CVSS 7.2) and CVE-2024-0204 (CVSS 9.8), were exploited by ransomware groups to steal data or create admin users.

Ryan Dewhurst of watchTowr notes the new flaw impacts the same license code path as the earlier widely exploited CVE-2023-0669, suggesting high likelihood of future attacks. Organizations with internet-facing GoAnywhere instances should patch immediately and restrict external access.

4. SolarWinds Releases Third Patch to Fix Web Help Desk RCE Bug

SolarWinds has released a hotfix for a critical Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerability, CVE-2025-26399, which allows unauthenticated remote code execution. This marks the third attempt to address an older flaw, CVE-2024-28986, affecting WHD 12.8.3 and earlier versions. The issue impacts WHD 12.8.7 and arises from unsafe deserialization in the AjaxProxy component. Successful exploitation lets attackers run commands on the host machine.

SolarWinds notes that CVE-2025-26399 is a patch bypass of previous flaws, creating a chain of vulnerabilities. The original CVE-2024-28986 was flagged by CISA in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The new flaw was reported via Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), and no in-the-wild exploitation has been observed yet.

The hotfix requires updating to WHD 12.8.7, replacing key JAR files in the /lib directory, and restarting the service. Organizations are advised to apply the update immediately to prevent potential attacks.

5. GitHub Mandates 2FA and Short-Lived Tokens to Strengthen npm Supply Chain Security

GitHub announced upcoming changes to authentication and publishing to counter recent npm supply chain attacks, including the Shai-Hulud incident. Measures include local publishing with mandatory 2FA, short-lived seven-day granular tokens, and trusted publishing via OpenID Connect (OIDC), which eliminates npm tokens and adds cryptographic proof for each publish. The npm CLI will also generate provenance attestations, allowing users to verify the source and build environment. GitHub plans to deprecate legacy tokens, migrate users from TOTP to FIDO-based 2FA, shorten token lifetimes, enforce 2FA for local publishing, and expand trusted publishing providers. These changes follow Shai-Hulud, a self-replicating npm worm that harvested secrets, and a malicious package fezbox, which used QR codes to steal browser credentials. Both incidents highlight evolving supply chain threats and sophisticated obfuscation techniques.

GitHub’s update aligns with broader ecosystem efforts, including NuGet and RubyGems, to improve supply chain security and enforce stricter administrative and publishing controls.

6. ShadowV2 Botnet Exploits Misconfigured AWS Docker Containers for DDoS-for-Hire Service

Researchers have disclosed the ShadowV2 botnet, a “DDoS-for-hire” platform targeting misconfigured Docker containers on AWS. ShadowV2 deploys Go-based malware to co-opt infected systems as attack nodes and uses a Python-based command-and-control (C2) framework hosted on GitHub Codespaces.

The botnet leverages advanced techniques, including HTTP/2 Rapid Reset attacks, Cloudflare Under Attack Mode bypass, and large-scale HTTP floods. It spreads via Docker by creating temporary Ubuntu containers, installing tools, and executing a Go ELF binary that communicates with a C2 server for commands. Operators can manage users, configure attacks, and control targets through a structured API and web interface.

ShadowV2 demonstrates the growing sophistication of cybercrime-as-a-service, combining containerization, modular RAT functionality, and an operator-friendly interface. The disclosure coincides with other large-scale DDoS activity, including Cloudflare’s mitigation of attacks exceeding 22 Tbps, and highlights ongoing threats from botnets like AISURU, which targets routers and cameras worldwide for DDoS and proxy functionality.

09/10/2025-09/17/2025 Chaos Mesh Critical GraphQL Flaws, New FileFix Phishing Variant Deploys StealC Malware, Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ npm Packages And More.

1. Chaos Mesh Critical GraphQL Flaws Enable RCE and Full Kubernetes Cluster Takeover

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple critical flaws in Chaos Mesh that could allow attackers to take over Kubernetes clusters. An attacker with minimal in-cluster network access could exploit these vulnerabilities to run fault injections (e. g., shutting down pods, disrupting networks) and steal privileged tokens for further malicious activity.

Chaos Mesh is an open-source chaos engineering platform that simulates system failures during development. The vulnerabilities, dubbed Chaotic Deputy, include:

• ● CVE-2025-59358 (7.5): Exposes an unauthenticated GraphQL debug server, enabling cluster-wide denial-of-service.
• ● CVE-2025-59359, CVE-2025-59360, CVE-2025-59361 (all 9.8): Command injection flaws in key mutations.

An attacker could chain these bugs for remote code execution, even under default settings. JFrog attributed the issues to weak authentication in the Controller Manager. The flaws were patched in Chaos Mesh v2.7.3 (released August 21, 2025). Users are urged to upgrade immediately or restrict network access if patching is delayed.

2. New FileFix Phishing Variant Deploys StealC Malware via Steganography

A new variant of the FileFix phishing tactic has emerged, delivering the StealC infostealer through multilingual phishing sites that impersonate Meta account suspension warnings. First observed in June 2025, the campaign uses Bitbucket-hosted images with steganography to hide payloads, tricking victims into copying malicious commands into Windows File Explorer’s address bar. This launches PowerShell scripts that bypass antivirus tools and install StealC, which steals credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets.

Unlike traditional phishing with attachments, this approach leverages social engineering and a patched Windows flaw (CVE-2025-24071), though many systems remain unprotected. Analysts note refinements like obfuscated JavaScript and dynamic payloads, with detections spiking globally across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Security firms warn the campaign’s stealth makes it harder to detect, echoing earlier FileFix-linked RAT attacks. Experts urge enterprises to patch systems, enable advanced threat protection, and monitor clipboard activity to counter this evolving malware delivery method.

3. Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ npm Packages to Steal Credentials in Latest Supply Chain Attack

Researchers have uncovered a major software supply chain attack on the npm registry, affecting more than 500 packages across multiple maintainers.  Dubbed the Shai-Hulud attack, the campaign trojanizes packages by injecting a malicious script (“bundle.js”) that installs TruffleHog to scan developer machines for secrets (e. g., GITHUB_TOKEN, NPM_TOKEN, AWS keys). Stolen credentials are exfiltrated to attacker-controlled servers and abused to create GitHub Actions workflows for persistence. The malware targets both Windows and Linux and spreads automatically by republishing infected packages, making it function like a self-propagating worm.
Notably impacted are packages maintained under @ctrl, @nativescript-community, and @crowdstrike. CrowdStrike confirmed malicious packages were published but said its Falcon platform is unaffected. Researchers warn the worm’s cascading compromise could spread widely given npm’s interdependencies. Developers are urged to audit environments, rotate tokens, and upgrade packages immediately.
The campaign follows last month’s s1ngularity attack, with experts calling it one of the most severe JavaScript supply chain incidents to date.

4. Critical CVE-2025-5086 Flaw in DELMIA Apriso Actively Exploited, CISA Warns

A critical flaw in Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Apriso (CVE-2025-5086, CVSS 9.0) is being actively exploited, according to CISA, which added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list on September 12, 2025. The bug stems from deserialization of untrusted data, enabling remote code execution.

DELMIA Apriso is a core Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform used in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. Versions from 2020–2025 are vulnerable, exposing factories to production halts, data theft, or sabotage. Federal agencies must patch by October 2, but private firms face no mandate despite escalating risks.

Exploits observed in the wild inject payloads for ransomware or espionage, leveraging Apriso’s integration with physical machinery. Dassault has issued fixes, but patching in industrial settings is difficult due to downtime costs and legacy systems.
Experts urge immediate updates, network segmentation, and zero-trust strategies, warning that delays could trigger global supply chain disruptions and long-term industrial security fallout.

09/03/2025-09/10/2025 Massive npm Supply Chain Attack, Critical SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability, SAP S/4HANA Critical Vulnerability And More.

1. Massive npm Supply Chain Attack Hits 18 Popular Packages with 2B Weekly Downloads

A major supply chain attack compromised 18 popular npm packages with over two billion weekly downloads, according to security firm Aikido. The malware, first detected on September 8, targeted developers and end-users by injecting obfuscated code into widely used libraries like chalk (299M downloads), debug (358M), and ansi-styles (371M). Once installed, it silently intercepted crypto and web3 transactions, manipulated wallet interactions, and redirected funds to attacker-controlled accounts. Aikido researchers said the campaign appeared to be the work of a single threat group using relatively unsophisticated techniques and off-the-shelf obfuscation tools. The breach stemmed from a phishing campaign exploiting npm’s trust model: attackers registered a typosquatted domain, npmjs.help, and impersonated npm administrators to compromise maintainers’ accounts.

The attack follows other recent npm supply chain incidents, including Wiz’s discovery of an AI-powered campaign against the Nx build system and JFrog’s report of eight malicious React packages

2. Critical SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code And Compromise System

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-42922, has been discovered in SAP NetWeaver, allowing low-privileged authenticated users to upload malicious files and achieve full system compromise. The flaw lies in the Deploy Web Service upload mechanism, which fails to properly enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) or validate file types.

Incorrect authentication annotations and missing role checks let attackers bypass restrictions intended for administrators. By authenticating with valid low-level credentials, an attacker can upload a crafted file (e. g., JSP) to the server and execute it via a direct URL, gaining arbitrary code execution with SAP service account privileges. This access enables lateral movement, data theft, or malware deployment.
SAP has released a patch in Security Note 3643865, with a temporary workaround in KBA 3646072. Administrators are urged to restrict Deploy Web Service access, apply patches promptly, and monitor logs for suspicious multipart/form-data requests to DeployWS endpoints.

3. GitHub Account Compromise Led to Salesloft Drift Breach Affecting 22 Companies

Salesloft has confirmed that the recent data breach tied to its Drift application began with the compromise of its GitHub account. According to Mandiant, which is investigating, the threat actor UNC6395 accessed the account from March through June 2025, though the initial intrusion method remains unknown. At least 22 companies have been affected.

With GitHub access, the attackers downloaded repositories, added a guest user, and created workflows. They also carried out reconnaissance in both Salesloft and Drift environments. In the next phase, they infiltrated Drift’s AWS environment, stealing OAuth tokens used by customers’ integrations to access data.

Salesloft has since taken Drift offline (September 5), rotated credentials, and strengthened segmentation controls. It urged customers to revoke and reissue API keys for third-party integrations.

Meanwhile, Salesforce restored Salesloft integrations on September 7, but said Drift will remain disabled until further notice as part of ongoing remediation.

4. Adobe Issues Urgent Patch for ‘SessionReaper’ Vulnerability in Commerce and Magento

Adobe has issued an urgent advisory for CVE-2025-54236 (“SessionReaper”), a critical flaw (CVSS 9.1) impacting Adobe Commerce, Magento Open Source, and Adobe Commerce B2B. The bug, caused by improper input validation in the Commerce REST API, could allow attackers to hijack customer accounts and fully compromise e-commerce platforms. Affected products include Adobe Commerce 2.4.9-alpha2 and earlier, Magento Open Source 2.4.9-alpha2 and earlier, Adobe Commerce B2B 1.5.3-alpha2 and earlier, and the Custom Attributes Serializable module (0.1.0–0.3.0). Adobe has released the VULN-32437-2-4-X patch and urges immediate installation. Users of the Custom Attributes module must upgrade to 0.4.0 or later via Composer. Cloud-hosted customers are temporarily protected by new WAF rules, though patching remains essential.

Admins can verify patch application using the Quality Patches Tool. While no exploitation has been observed, Adobe warns the vulnerability poses serious risk to online merchants if left unpatched.

5. SAP S/4HANA Critical Vulnerability CVE-2025-42957 Exploited in the Wild

A critical vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA (CVE-2025-42957, CVSS 9.9) is being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, a command injection issue in a function module exposed via RFC, allows attackers with low-privileged access to inject arbitrary ABAP code, bypass authorization checks, and fully compromise SAP systems. Successful exploitation can modify databases, create superuser accounts with SAP_ALL privileges, steal password hashes, and manipulate business processes.
SecurityBridge and Pathlock have confirmed observed exploitation attempts affecting both on-premise and Private Cloud editions. While widespread attacks are not yet reported, reverse engineering the patch to develop exploits is considered straightforward. Threat actors could use the flaw for fraud, data theft, espionage, or ransomware deployment.

Organizations are urged to apply SAP’s August 2025 security updates immediately, monitor logs for suspicious RFC calls or new admin accounts, enforce proper segmentation, maintain backups, restrict RFC usage via SAP UCON, and review authorization object S_DMIS activity 02.