A Comprehensive Guide to WinGet: The Windows Package Manager Introduction Managing applications on Windows has always been a tedious task, requiring users to download installers manually, keep track of updates, and uninstall software when needed. Microsoft’s WinGet (Windows Package Manager) simplifies this process by providing a powerful command-line tool to

CVE-2025-23040: GitHub Desktop Credential Leak Vulnerability (GHSA-36mm-rh9q-cpqq) Introduction Security vulnerabilities in software can expose users to severe risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive credentials. A recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-23040, affects GitHub Desktop and other Git-related projects, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to Git credentials. This blog post explores

CVE-2025-21293: Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities affecting core enterprise systems remain a top concern. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-21293, has recently garnered significant attention due to its potential to facilitate privilege escalation within Active Directory (AD) environments. Although Microsoft

Discover Hidden Browsing Threats: Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks Understanding the Risks in Today’s Digital Landscape As Generative AI (GenAI) tools and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms become essential workplace tools, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behaviors are increasing exponentially. While

CVE-2024-43491: Microsoft Windows Update Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Understanding the CVE-2024-43491 Vulnerability Microsoft has identified a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-43491, affecting the Windows Servicing Stack. This vulnerability allows attackers to roll back security fixes on specific versions of Windows, particularly impacting Optional Components. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this issue

Ransomware Operators Exploit ESXi Hypervisor Vulnerability for Mass Encryption Overview Microsoft researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in ESXi hypervisors that ransomware operators are actively exploiting to obtain full administrative permissions on domain-joined ESXi systems. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-37085, enables attackers to compromise critical infrastructure by targeting ESXi hypervisors,

Chained for Attack: OpenVPN Vulnerabilities Leading to RCE and LPE Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, virtual private networks (VPNs) are often considered a cornerstone of secure communications. OpenVPN, a widely adopted open-source VPN solution, is integrated into millions of devices worldwide, including routers, PCs, and smart devices. However,

[Solved] Critical UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability (CVE-2024-7344) Introduction In January 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a severe vulnerability in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot system, tracked as CVE-2024-7344. This vulnerability poses a significant threat as it allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections, enabling the execution of unauthorized

[Solved] CVE-2025-21311 The Windows NTLMv1 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability In January 2025, a critical vulnerability in the Windows NTLMv1 authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-21311, was disclosed. This vulnerability, which has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8 (out of 10), poses significant security risks by allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit

CVE-2024-50603 Aviatrix Controllers OS Command Injection Vulnerability On January 7, 2025, a significant security vulnerability—CVE-2024-50603—was disclosed, affecting Aviatrix Controllers. With a staggering CVSS score of 9.9, this remote code execution vulnerability poses a critical risk to organizations using Aviatrix Controllers. It has since been added to the U.S. Cybersecurity and