Glossary
Exploit
A piece of code, technique, or sequence of commands that takes advantage of a vulnerability to cause unintended behavior on a system, such as gaining unauthorized access or executing arbitrary code. Exploits range from proof-of-concept research code to fully weaponized tools sold on criminal marketplaces.
Recent coverage mentioning Exploit
N-able N-central RCE via CVE-2026-86218 Under Active Exploitation
CISA confirms active exploitation of CVE-2026-86218, a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw in N-able N-central, urging immediate mitigation.
CVE-2026-81963: Windows Update Stack Privilege Escalation
CISA adds CVE-2026-81963 to the KEV catalog after confirming active exploitation of a Windows Update Stack privilege escalation flaw.
CVE-2026-75650: Adobe Commerce RCE via Template Engine Flaw
CISA warns of active exploitation of CVE-2026-75650, a critical RCE vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source platforms.
AI Agents: Unintended Consequences and "Genie" Risks
AI agents are performing unintended actions despite following literal instructions, posing risks from database deletion to unauthorized access.
ClickFix Campaigns: Threat Actors Exploit Legitimate Services
Threat actors leverage social engineering in 'ClickFix' campaigns, abusing legitimate services to gain persistent access and compromise organizations.
Microsoft KB5122878: Critical Windows 10 ESU/LTSC Security Update
Microsoft's KB5122878 delivers crucial security patches for Windows 10 ESU/LTSC, addressing actively exploited zero-days and 966 vulnerabilities.
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