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Brotli Decoder Flaw Threatens Node.js and Cloud Systems

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A memory‑corruption flaw in Google’s Brotli decoder threatens many widely used packages—including Node.js, Bun, Python Brotli, brotlicffi, and Envoy—potentially allowing remote code execution when attackers supply crafted compressed data.

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Brotli Decoder Flaw Threatens Node.js and Cloud Systems

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A memory‑corruption flaw in Google’s Brotli decoder threatens many widely used packages—including Node.js, Bun, Python Brotli, brotlicffi, and Envoy—potentially allowing remote code execution when attackers supply crafted compressed data.

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BlackX UEFI Bootkit Bypasses Secure Boot on Patched Windows Systems

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New firmware rootkit “BlackX” bypasses Secure Boot on patched Windows systems, targeting Central Asian diplomatic organizations linked to APT41.

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PHP Warns of Unpatched RCE After Emergency Fixes

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A new remote code execution vulnerability could let attackers run arbitrary code on misconfigured PHP applications.

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Arista Alerts on Critical VeloCloud SQL Injection Zero-Day

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Arista issued an advisory on Oct. 22 about a zero‑day SQL injection flaw in its VeloCloud Orchestrator that lets logged‑in users gain operator privileges.

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LiteLLM Malicious Package Release Triggers Supply‑Chain Alert

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A compromised release pipeline pushed a credential‑stealer onto PyPI and Docker Hub.

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GitLab RCE Vulnerability Fixed in October Update

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A critical flaw allowing unauthenticated remote code execution across 12 years of releases was patched by GitLab on Oct 21.

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PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities Fixed on Oct 21

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Two critical PHP flaws called PHP2Shell will be patched at 14:00 UTC on Oct 21.

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eMudhra Keys Compromised, Threatening Browser Trust

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The private keys of eight eMudhra intermediate CAs were exposed on Oct 20, prompting Mozilla and Google to revoke them and warn that attackers can issue fraudulent TLS certificates for any site.

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OVHcloud CLI Hijack Distributes Secret-Stealing Malware

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Attackers replaced five OVHcloud command-line tool releases via a hijacked contributor's GitHub account, spreading malware that harvests secrets from any machine that runs it.

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Rank Math SEO Plugin Hijacked with Self‑Restoring Backdoor

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A malicious update to the popular WordPress SEO plugin Rank Math PRO installed a self‑restoring backdoor on sites worldwide.

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Fake Web3 Accelerator Distributes Malware Through Malicious npm Packages

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A fake Web3 accelerator has distributed information‑stealing malware and backdoors to Windows and macOS users through malicious npm packages.

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ConnectWise Suspends Cloud Backup After M365 Tenant Compromise

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ConnectWise disabled seven application identities after attackers compromised Microsoft 365 tenants.

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