Search Results: RemoteCodeExecution

A critical security flaw in CurseForge's desktop launcher allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on millions of systems by exploiting unauthenticated WebSocket connections. The vulnerability enabled malicious websites to trigger modpack launches with attacker-controlled JVM arguments, bypassing origin checks. After a coordinated disclosure process, CurseForge patched the issue in November 2025.

A newly discovered vulnerability in a widely used open source library has sent shockwaves through the developer community, highlighting persistent supply chain security challenges. The flaw allows remote code execution in countless applications, forcing emergency patches across major tech companies. This incident reignites debates about dependency management and open source sustainability.

A newly discovered vulnerability (CVE-2022-42889) in Apache Commons Text allows remote code execution via crafted input strings, impacting thousands of applications. Dubbed 'Text4Shell', this flaw echoes Log4Shell's widespread threat potential but with key differences in exploitation complexity. Security teams are racing to patch systems as researchers confirm active scanning in the wild.

Cisco warns that three maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) are now under active exploitation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain root control. With CVSS scores of 10.0, these flaws pose catastrophic risks to enterprise networks by enabling arbitrary command execution. Administrators must apply patches immediately, as no workarounds exist.