Cybersecurity Alert: Major Vulnerabilities Exposed Today

Welcome to today’s cybersecurity update – a daily briefing on the latest vulnerabilities and incidents shaping our digital landscape. Whether you’re a developer, IT pro, or just curious about cybersecurity, we’ve got a mix of news items that highlight both the technical challenges and the real-world impact of these issues. Let’s dive right in.

Ladybird LibJS Use-After-Free Leads to Remote Code Execution

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-47154) has been spotted in Ladybird’s LibJS. Before the commit f5a6704, the library mishandles the freeing of a vector referenced by its arguments_list. This results in a use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted JavaScript file. While the GitHub README reminds users that Ladybird is in a pre-alpha state, it’s a stark reminder that even early development projects can harbour serious security concerns.

Zero-Day Exploits and Breaches on Multiple Fronts

The cybersecurity field remains abuzz with reports of zero-day vulnerabilities and breaches. Commvault has confirmed that CVE-2025-3928 was exploited as a zero-day during an Azure breach – though, fortunately, no data loss was reported. In a separate incident, the Hungarian education portal TehetségKapu suffered a breach that exposed nearly 55,000 records, including email addresses and usernames. The data subsequently found its way onto a hacking forum, underscoring the importance of robust security measures and rapid incident response.

Netgear Under Fire: A Flurry of Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Netgear’s devices have been hit hard by a series of critical buffer overflow vulnerabilities. Multiple reports – spanning CVE-2025-4145, CVE-2025-4146, CVE-2025-4147, CVE-2025-4148, CVE-2025-4149, and more – show that the Netgear EX6200 (and even JWNR2000 and EX6120 models) are affected by remote code execution risks. These vulnerabilities typically involve the manipulation of the host argument, leading to buffer overflows which can be exploited remotely. Despite early vendor notifications, responses have been noticeably absent, adding to the urgency of patching affected systems.

WordPress Woes: Project Management, Themes and Plugin Vulnerabilities

WordPress remains a favourite target for attackers, and today’s news highlights several vulnerabilities in popular plugins and themes. Projectopia, a project management plugin, is susceptible to unauthorised data deletions due to a missing capability check (CVE-2025-3952). Similarly, the NewsBlogger theme has been hit by two critical vulnerabilities – one allowing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CVE-2025-1305) and another enabling arbitrary file uploads (CVE-2025-1304). Even the Page View Count plugin isn’t spared, as it allows unauthorised data modification (CVE-2025-2816), which could disrupt site functionality.

Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, and Privilege Escalation Concerns

Microsoft’s cloud offerings have also been in the spotlight. Multiple vulnerabilities in Azure’s ecosystem – including issues in the Bot Framework SDK (CVE-2025-30392, CVE-2025-30389, CVE-2025-30390) and challenges with AzureAD authentication – are prompting urgent patch recommendations, with some advisories calling for updates by mid-May. Moreover, a flaw in Microsoft Dynamics (CVE-2025-30391) could lead to unauthorised information disclosure, further emphasising the critical need for up-to-date security measures in cloud environments.

Other Notable Vulnerabilities and Geopolitical Cyber Skirmishes

Additional vulnerabilities affecting popular platforms include:

• XWiki Vulnerabilities: Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-32973) and Cross-Site Scripting (CVE-2025-32974) issues threaten wiki installations by potentially granting excessive rights or executing malicious scripts.
• Joplin Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-27134): A flaw in the note-taking app’s server could allow non-admin users to gain administrative privileges if exploited – patched in version 3.3.3.
• Kyverno Bypass (CVE-2025-46342): A misconfiguration in this Kubernetes policy engine might allow attackers to bypass critical security validations – a reminder that cloud-native environments require constant vigilance.

On the geopolitical front, tensions between India and Pakistan have extended into cyberspace. Recent reports indicate that hackers from both sides are engaging in digital warfare, illustrating how political conflicts can quickly translate into complex cyberattacks.

Keeping Compliance In Focus with Synergos

With vulnerabilities emerging across various platforms and sectors, ensuring compliance and robust security posture is more important than ever. At Synergos Consultancy, based in Huddersfield, we work with UKAS-accredited bodies to help organisations navigate these treacherous waters with expert guidance on ISO certifications, GDPR compliance, Health & Safety Management, and more. Staying updated on security news isn’t just about patching software – it’s about reinforcing your overall compliance framework to protect your business from the unexpected.

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, keeping systems patched, monitoring for breaches, and maintaining certification standards go hand in hand. Stay informed, stay secure, and remember – a compliant business is a resilient business.