Svoboda Cybersecurity Brief December 07, 2025
Critical React2Shell Flaw Actively Exploited, Added to CISA KEV
A critical React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-12345) is being actively exploited in the wild, prompting CISA to add it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Attacks have already breached 30 organizations, with 77,000 IPs still vulnerable.
Impact: Allows remote code execution via specially crafted React components.
Mitigation: Apply patches immediately; disable React server components if patching isn’t possible.
Source: BleepingComputer
30 AI Coding Tool Flaws Enable Data Theft, RCE Attacks
Researchers discovered 30 vulnerabilities in popular AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer) that could lead to data exfiltration and remote code execution. Exploits involve poisoned training data and malformed prompts.
Impact: Compromised tools could leak sensitive code or execute attacker-controlled commands.
Mitigation: Disable auto-complete for sensitive projects; audit AI tool permissions.
Source: The Hacker News
Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN Targeted by Credential Stuffing Attacks
A surge in brute-force login attempts targets Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN portals, leveraging weak/default credentials. Attackers use IP rotation to bypass rate-limiting.
Impact: Potential network compromise if credentials are reused or weak.
Mitigation: Enforce MFA, monitor for unusual login patterns, and block known malicious IPs.
Source: BleepingComputer
Teen Hackers Exploit Parental Ignorance in Cybercrime Spree
Former teen hackers reveal how minors steal millions via social engineering and RATs, with parents unaware of their activities. Common tactics include Discord malware drops and SIM-swapping.
Source: DataBreaches
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