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Elon Musk’s X DDoS Accusation and a Surge of Critical Cyber Vulnerabilities


Elon Musk’s X DDoS Accusation and a Surge of Critical Cyber Vulnerabilities


Controversy Over DDoS Claims on X

In a statement on Monday, Elon Musk claimed that a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack against his platform, X, originated in Ukraine. However, this assertion has not gone unchallenged. Both cybersecurity experts and X users have expressed scepticism, arguing that Musk’s statement overlooks some of the fundamental principles underlying cyber attacks. The debate has further fuelled broader discussions about the state of cybersecurity and the responsibilities of influential figures when commenting on such complex issues.

Latest Critical Cyber Vulnerabilities Disclosed

Alongside the heated debate over the DDoS attack allegations, a series of critical vulnerabilities have been disclosed that pose significant threats to various systems. Here is an overview of key vulnerabilities that have recently captured the attention of cybersecurity professionals:

CVE-2025-22954 – Koha SQL Injection Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been detected in GetLateOrMissingIssues, a component of the Koha library management system before version 24.11.02. Attackers can perform an SQL injection through the supplierid or serialid parameters in the /serials/lateissues-export.pl script. This flaw carries a critical severity rating of 10.0, representing a substantial risk to systems still using vulnerable versions.

CVE-2025-27407 – GraphQL-ruby Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The ruby implementation of GraphQL, graphql-ruby, has been found vulnerable to remote code execution. For versions starting from 1.11.5 up to specified patched versions (including 1.11.8, 1.12.25, 1.13.24, 2.0.32, 2.1.14, 2.2.17, and 2.3.21), malicious schema definitions loaded via GraphQL::Schema.from_introspection or GraphQL::Schema::Loader.load could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a severity of 9.0, the issue highlights the importance of sourcing schemas only from trusted locations.

CVE-2025-25711 – Apache tNexus Airport View Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

In the Apache tNexus Airport View version 2.8, a potential escalation of privileges exists via the ProfileID parameter through the /tnexus/rest/admin/updateUser API endpoint. This vulnerability has been assigned a high severity rating of 8.8, underlining the need for prompt updates and secure configurations.

CVE-2025-20146 – Cisco ASR Series IPv4 Multicast Denial of Service Vulnerability

A flaw in the handling of malformed IPv4 multicast packets in Cisco IOS XR Software affecting the ASR 9000 Series, ASR 9902, and ASR 9903 routers has been exposed. This vulnerability may allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to induce a line card reset, resulting in a denial of service condition. The critical intricacy of the issue is reflected in its severity score of 8.6.

CVE-2025-20142 – Cisco ASR Series IPv4 ACL and QoS Policy Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Similar to other vulnerabilities in the Cisco ASR series, this flaw targets the IPv4 access control list (ACL) and quality of service (QoS) policy mechanisms. By sending crafted IPv4 packets, an unauthenticated remote attacker may force a line card to reset or trigger network processor errors, resulting in service disruptions. With a high severity rating of 8.6, this vulnerability significantly impacts both Layer 2 VPN and certain Layer 3 configurations.

CVE-2025-20138 – Cisco IOS XR CLI Command Injection Vulnerability

This flaw in the command line interface of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow a low-privileged, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root. Insufficient validation of command arguments opens the door for privilege escalation. Rated as 8.8 on the severity scale, this vulnerability emphasises the risks associated with insecure input validation.

CVE-2025-20115 – Cisco IOS XR BGP Confederation Denial of Service Vulnerability

A memory corruption vulnerability in the BGP confederation implementation within Cisco IOS XR Software could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker. By sending a BGP update message with an AS_CONFED_SEQUENCE attribute containing 255 autonomous systems, the attacker may cause the BGP process to restart, triggering a denial of service. This issue carries a severity rating of 8.6.

CVE-2025-1960 – WebHMI Default Credential Injection Vulnerability

A critical vulnerability exists in systems running WebHMI when default credentials are not changed upon initial setup. Owing to incorrect display of the default username in the interface, attackers could exploit this oversight to execute unauthorised commands. With an alarming severity rating of 9.8, this vulnerability highlights the risks inherent in using default configurations.

Political Endorsements of Offensive Cyber Capabilities

In other related news, a press release shared with The Bloomingtonian revealed that U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and 11 of his Senate Republican colleagues have formally advocated for enhanced offensive cyber capabilities. Their joint letter, distributed on 12 March 2025, calls for a bolstering of the nation’s cyber offensive posture. This move comes at a time when cyber threats are increasingly complex, underlining the growing interplay between cybersecurity initiatives and national defence strategies.

As these stories unfold, it is clear that the cybersecurity arena remains as dynamic and challenging as ever. From high-profile controversies and political manoeuvres to critical system vulnerabilities, organisations and nations alike must maintain vigilant security practices and rapid response mechanisms. Stay tuned for further updates on these issues and more.


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As the Operations and Compliance Manager, Adam oversees all aspects of the business, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Committed to high standards, he ensures everyone is heard and supported. With a strong background in the railway industry, Adam values rigorous standards and safety. Outside of work, he enjoys dog walking, gardening, and exploring new places and cuisines.
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