Vulnerabilities
12 MOVEit Flaws Enable Auth Bypass, Admin Takeover; Updates Available Now
Progress released patches for 12 MOVEit Transfer vulnerabilities, including high-severity authentication bypass and privilege escalation flaws.
privilege escalation
Everything Firewall Scoop has reported about privilege escalation: 6 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-93518: Patch Fixes X.Org Server Integer Truncation Flaw Allowing Local Root Escalation via XKB
A high-severity vulnerability in X.Org Server allows local attackers to gain root access through improper data validation in XKB handling.
Vulnerabilities
7 sudo mistakes that hand root access to attackers
Misconfigured sudoers files often grant implicit root access through environment variable inheritance, bypassing standard privilege separation controls.
Vulnerabilities
SQL Server Buffer Overflow Flaw Lets Authorized Users Escalate Privileges
A high-severity stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows network-based privilege escalation for attackers who already have authorization.
Cloud Security
Cloud Privilege Escalation: How Attackers Steal Admin Rights
A single misconfigured role can turn a read-only service account into a full administrator within minutes.
Cloud Security
Cloud Privilege Escalation Explained: How Small Access Grows
A single overlooked permission can expand into full control of your cloud environment without triggering alarms, turning minor access into major risk.