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CISA added three actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: CVE-2026-72898 in Metabase, CVE-2026-68820 in the Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys), and CVE-2026-20349 in Cisco Secure Firewall ASA/FTD. The Metabase issue is a critical unauthenticated SQL injection flaw affecting versions 1.58 and later that was reportedly abused as a zero-day against Metabase Cloud, with potential for administrator access and sensitive data exfiltration. The Windows bug is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to SYSTEM-level code execution or privilege escalation, while the Cisco flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service conditions through crafted HTTP requests to the Remote Access SSL VPN service.
Federal civilian agencies were ordered under Binding Operational Directive 22-01 to remediate the Cisco and Metabase flaws by August 14, 2026, while the Windows vulnerability carries a deadline of August 25, 2026. Metabase said its cloud service was already protected after blocking abused endpoints and applying patches, but self-hosted deployments were urged to update immediately. Reporting on the KEV additions stressed that inclusion reflects confirmed exploitation in the wild, prompting urgent patching of Internet-facing Cisco devices, high-value Windows systems, and exposed Metabase instances rather than routine remediation.
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On August 13, 2026, CISA added CVE-2026-72898 in Metabase, CVE-2026-20349 in Cisco Secure Firewall, and CVE-2026-68820 in Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The KEV listing signaled confirmed exploitation and triggered federal remediation requirements.
In response to the attack, Metabase said it immediately blocked the abused endpoints and quickly patched the vulnerability. It also stated that Metabase Cloud instances were already running the fixed version by the time its advisory was published.
Metabase said Metabase Cloud versions 1.58 and above were attacked using a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability, later tracked as CVE-2026-72898. The flaw could allow unauthenticated SQL injection, administrator access, credential theft, and data exfiltration.
CISA added CVE-2026-20349 affecting Cisco Secure Firewall ASA/FTD and CVE-2026-68820 affecting the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating observed exploitation in the wild.
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (**CISA**) added **CVE-2024-43468** to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after determining the flaw is being **actively exploited in the wild**. The vulnerability is a **critical (CVSS 9.8) SQL injection** in *Microsoft Configuration Manager* (ConfigMgr/SCCM) that can allow an **unauthenticated remote attacker** to achieve **remote code execution** by sending specially crafted requests, enabling command execution on the ConfigMgr server and/or its underlying site database with **high/`SYSTEM`-level impact**. CISA set a remediation deadline of **March 5** for U.S. Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies under its Binding Operational Directive requirements; public reporting noted Microsoft’s advisory had previously assessed exploitation as “less likely,” and Microsoft had not (as of reporting) publicly detailed the threat actors or scope of exploitation. The issue was originally patched by Microsoft in **October 2024** after being reported by **Synacktiv**, and proof-of-concept exploit code was later published (including by Synacktiv), lowering the barrier to weaponization. Separate CISA KEV updates the same week also drove patching urgency across other widely deployed products (including **SolarWinds Web Help Desk** and multiple **Apple** platforms for a reportedly “extremely sophisticated” targeted attack), reinforcing that organizations should treat KEV additions as a high-confidence signal to accelerate patching and exposure reduction—particularly for internet-reachable management tooling like ConfigMgr that can provide broad administrative control if compromised.
Jun 29, 2026
CISA has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog to include three newly identified vulnerabilities: an out-of-bounds write in WatchGuard Firebox OS (`CVE-2025-9242`), a race condition in the Microsoft Windows kernel (`CVE-2025-62215`), and improper access control in Gladinet Triofox (`CVE-2025-12480`). These vulnerabilities have been added due to evidence of active exploitation, with risks ranging from remote code execution on network appliances to privilege escalation on Windows systems and unauthorized access to sensitive setup functions in Triofox. CISA emphasizes the critical nature of these flaws and urges immediate patching and mitigation to prevent exploitation. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are mandated under Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 to remediate these vulnerabilities by the specified deadlines, but CISA also strongly recommends that all organizations prioritize addressing these issues as part of their vulnerability management programs. The addition of these CVEs to the KEV Catalog highlights their significance as attack vectors and the ongoing threat they pose to both government and private sector networks. Organizations should verify their exposure and apply all relevant security updates without delay.
Jun 29, 2026
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding five new security flaws that are currently under active exploitation. The vulnerabilities include CVE-2021-21311 affecting Adminer, CVE-2025-20352 impacting Cisco IOS and IOS XE, CVE-2025-10035 in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT, CVE-2025-59689 in Libraesva Email Security Gateway, and CVE-2025-32463 in Sudo. The Adminer flaw is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate URL parameters, potentially enabling unauthorized access to internal resources and facilitating lateral movement within networks. The Cisco IOS and IOS XE vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in the SNMP subsystem, which can be exploited by sending crafted SNMP packets, leading to denial of service or remote code execution as root, depending on attacker privileges. Fortra GoAnywhere MFT is affected by a critical deserialization vulnerability in its License Servlet, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Libraesva ESG suffers from a command injection vulnerability, and Sudo is impacted by a flaw involving the inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere. CISA’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has confirmed that these vulnerabilities are being actively exploited in the wild. The addition of these flaws to the KEV Catalog is based on credible evidence of exploitation, and CISA has issued a Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 requiring Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate these vulnerabilities by specified deadlines. The directive aims to reduce significant risk to federal networks, but CISA also strongly urges all organizations, not just federal agencies, to prioritize remediation of these vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management programs. The vulnerabilities span a range of critical systems, including database management tools, network operating systems, email security gateways, and managed file transfer platforms, highlighting the broad attack surface targeted by malicious actors. The Adminer SSRF vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.2, affects versions 4.0.0 to just before 4.7.9, while the Cisco IOS/IOS XE flaw, with a CVSS score of 7.7, impacts all devices with SNMP enabled. The Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 10.0, underscoring the urgency of remediation. CISA’s ongoing updates to the KEV Catalog reflect the evolving threat landscape and the need for organizations to remain vigilant against actively exploited vulnerabilities. Organizations are encouraged to consult the KEV Catalog regularly and implement timely patches to mitigate the risk of compromise. The inclusion of these vulnerabilities in the KEV Catalog serves as a warning to both public and private sector entities about the heightened risk posed by these flaws. Failure to address these vulnerabilities could result in significant operational disruptions or unauthorized access to sensitive systems. CISA’s alert emphasizes the importance of proactive vulnerability management and cross-sector collaboration to defend against active cyber threats.
Jun 29, 2026