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Unsolved Challenge: Why API Access Control Vulnerabilities Remain a Major Security Risk
Despite advancements in API security, access control vulnerabilities, such as broken object-level authentication (BOLA) and broken function-level authentication (BFLA), remain almost impossible to detect. This blog will explore why these vulnerabilities are so difficult to detect, the limitations of current security tools, and the implications for businesses relying on API-driven applications. It will also discuss potential approaches for improving API security posture.
Securing AI: How Mend.io & OWASP Are Making AI Safer for Enterprises #securitymanagement #shorts
Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.
SquareX Discloses Browser-Native Ransomware that Puts Millions at Risk
From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but the greater cost often comes from the reputational damage and operational disruption caused by the attack.
Kubernetes IngressNightmare Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know
We would like to recognize Amit Serper, Travis Lowe, Tony Gore, Adrian Godoy, Mihai Vasilescu, Suraj Sahu, Pablo Ramos, Raj Jammalamadaka, Lacie Griffin, and Josh Grunzweig for their contributions in authoring this publication. CrowdStrike is committed to protecting our customers from the latest disclosed vulnerabilities. We are actively monitoring activity surrounding “IngressNightmare,” the name given to recently identified vulnerabilities in the Kubernetes (K8s) ingress-nginx controller.
Merge, Track, and Automate Your Asset Inventory with Nucleus
All the major vulnerability scanning vendors have strengths, but asset tracking isn’t one of them. Some workarounds exist. However, if you are using one of the most popular vulnerability scanning tools, it’s likely you will struggle with asset tracking.
Critical Middleware Vulnerability in Next.js (CVE-2025-29927)
Researchers have discovered a critical security vulnerability in Next.js that allows attackers to easily bypass middleware authorization measures. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-29927, was discovered by Rachid Allam and Yasser Allam and since assigned a base CVSS score of 9.1. By skipping checks for authorization cookies, attackers can potentially gain access to restricted areas of applications like admin tools and dashboards.
Sinister SQL Queries and How to Catch Them
SQL Server is more than just a database—it's a powerful platform that can be leveraged by attackers for system access, persistence, and code execution. While organizations focus on protecting their valuable data, they often overlook the inherent capabilities within SQL Server that make it an attractive target for adversaries looking to establish footholds in Microsoft environments.
Understanding CVE Scores: How #SoftwareVulnerabilities Are Rated & Reported #short #cybersecurity
Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.