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Root of All Evil: SolarWinds Serv-U Flaws Grant Attackers Root Access

25 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

SolarWinds has patched four critical vulnerabilities in its Serv-U file transfer software—each allowing attackers to execute code as root. With a history of exploited flaws, organizations must upgrade to version 15.5.4 immediately to prevent potential breaches.

#SolarWinds | #vulnerabilities | #root access

Cisco Meeting Management Vulnerability: Root-Level Risk Exposed

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A severe vulnerability in Cisco Meeting Management lets insiders or compromised users upload files and execute commands as root. With no workaround, urgent patching is the only defense.

#Cisco vulnerability | #insider threats | #root access

Cisco Meeting Management Flaw: Root Access Threat Looms for Enterprises

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A newly disclosed flaw in Cisco Meeting Management enables authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute commands as root. Patch immediately to avoid compromise.

#Cisco | #Vulnerability | #Root Access

Root at Risk: 800,000 Telnet Servers Exposed in Critical Global Flaw

26 Jan 2026 news

A newly discovered flaw in Telnet servers is putting nearly 800,000 devices at risk of remote attacks. Find out how attackers are exploiting this vulnerability, which devices are most threatened, and what steps you should take to stay secure.

#Telnet vulnerability | #Root access | #IoT devices

Telnetd Zero-Day Exploit Grants Hackers Root Access Worldwide

24 Jan 2026 news

Hackers are exploiting a newly disclosed bug in GNU InetUtils telnetd, allowing unauthenticated root access within hours of the exploit’s publication. This feature investigates the attack, tactics, and urgent steps for defenders.

#Telnetd | #Root Access | #Cybersecurity

Eleven Years of Open Doors: Telnetd Flaw Hands Hackers Root Access

23 Jan 2026 news

A decade-old authentication bypass flaw in GNU InetUtils telnetd lets hackers seize root access on vulnerable devices. Although exposure is limited, industrial and legacy systems are at risk. Patch now to avoid silent compromise.

#Telnet vulnerability | #Root access | #Cybersecurity risks

Eleven-Year Telnetd Security Flaw Grants Attackers Root Access: Netcrook Investigation

23 Jan 2026 news

A newly disclosed flaw in GNU InetUtils' telnetd lets attackers bypass logins and gain root access—undetected for over 11 years. Our investigation reveals how this happened, who is at risk, and what must be done.

#Telnet vulnerability | #Root access | #Authentication bypass

Root on Arrival: Unauthenticated Telnetd Exploit Exposes GNU InetUtils Systems

21 Jan 2026 news

A newly disclosed vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd allows attackers to bypass authentication and seize root access using a simple environment variable trick. This flaw, undetected since 2015, poses an urgent threat to legacy systems still running telnetd.

#GNU InetUtils | #Telnetd Vulnerability | #Root Access

Telnetd’s Decade-Old Vulnerability: The Hidden Root Backdoor

21 Jan 2026 news

A critical bug in telnetd quietly allowed attackers root access for almost a decade. This feature investigates how the flaw persisted, what systems were at risk, and why legacy software can be a hidden danger.

#Telnetd | #Root access | #Legacy software

TOTOLINK EX200 Flaw: Unpatchable Root Access Threat Exposed

08 Jan 2026 news

A newly discovered flaw in the TOTOLINK EX200 Wi-Fi extender enables attackers to gain root access with no password required. With no vendor patch available, users must act to secure their networks.

#TOTOLINK EX200 | #Cybersecurity Vulnerability | #Root Access