Understanding the Open edX Vulnerability The Open edX platform recently revealed a security flaw that allows attackers to exploit an unvalidated redirect_url parameter in survey views. This vulnerability emphasizes the need for robust server security measures, especially for hosting providers and web application developers. What Happened? When a non-existent survey name is requested, Open edX […]

CVE-2026-22675: Security Vulnerability Overview The recent discovery of CVE-2026-22675 highlights a critical security vulnerability in OCS Inventory NG Server. This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects versions 2.12.3 and earlier. It enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, posing severe risks to server security. Understanding the Threat This vulnerability arises when attackers […]

Understanding the Open edX Vulnerability The Open edX platform recently revealed a security flaw that allows attackers to exploit an unvalidated redirect_url parameter in survey views. This vulnerability emphasizes the need for robust server security measures, especially for hosting providers and web application developers. What Happened? When a non-existent survey name is requested, Open edX […]

CVE-2026-22675: Security Vulnerability Overview The recent discovery of CVE-2026-22675 highlights a critical security vulnerability in OCS Inventory NG Server. This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects versions 2.12.3 and earlier. It enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, posing severe risks to server security. Understanding the Threat This vulnerability arises when attackers […]

As Truman Fisher, the famous American composer, said: “The pause is as important as the note.” So we paused at the end of the year and took a little break. But we didn’t stop thinking about how to make the Internet a safer place next year. We came back from the Christmas holiday fully charged, […]

This article discusses some essential requirements for a Linux system administrator from a cybersecurity standpoint, along with seven must-have tools that can be installed on your Linux server.

A critical vulnerability was found in Contact Form 7. The WordPress utility is activated on more than 5 million websites, and 70% of these are running the unprotected 5.3.1 version or older. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Contact Form 7’s filename sanitization and upload a file that can be executed as a script file on the host server.

BitNinja has become a finalist this week in the international Cloud Computing Awards program, The Cloud Awards. Since 2011, The Cloud Awards has sought to promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in cloud computing. Entries are throughout the globe and across multiple industry sectors. Categories for the 2020-21 Cloud Awards include “Cloud Project of the […]

The Business Intelligence Group announced that they had awarded BitNinja Technologies the 2020 Stratus Award for Cloud Computing in the security category.  “BitNinja is at the forefront of the cloud helping to drive practical innovations in the cloud,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer of Business Intelligence Group. “The cloud is now part of the […]

Researchers have found a vulnerability in cPanel and WHM. With a zero-day attack that is a brute force, hackers can easily bypass the 2-Factor Authentication (2FA). The SEC-575 vulnerability allowed attackers to try limitless 2FA codes until finding the right one and gain access to the account. Usually, brute force attacks take more hours or […]

Renowned hacker Kevin Mitnick hacked into San Diego’s Supercomputer Center to access the device of Tsutomu Shimomura. Interestingly, Shimomura was a computer researcher who was on a mission to track down and capture Mitnick! So, when did this happen? And why was his guard down? Because it was Christmas and Black Friday! The above example […]

BitNinja received the Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business and was named 2020 Small Business of the Year. The BIG’s annual programme rewards companies, products, and people that are leading their respective industries.  “It’s a great honor to be named as a winner of the BIG Award. This trophy shows us that hard work, […]

Have you ever wondered what BitNinja can do if an account on your server has been stolen or someone gets access via a hacked SSH?  Perhaps some customers store their passwords on a sticky note, or, for example, an account has been purchased to gain access to the server to infect it with malware uploads. […]

Understanding CVE-2026-35475: An Open Redirect Vulnerability The recent CVE-2026-35475 vulnerability discovered in WeGIA poses significant threats to server security. This issue arises from an open redirect—allowing attackers to redirect users to malicious sites. As web application vulnerabilities continue to evolve, system administrators and hosting providers must remain vigilant. Incident Summary WeGIA, a web management system […]

Introduction to WeGIA Vulnerability The WeGIA Open Redirect vulnerability poses significant risks to hosting providers and system administrators. Identified in versions prior to 3.6.9, this flaw allows attackers to exploit the web application, redirecting users to malicious sites. Understanding this vulnerability is crucial for enhancing server security and user safety. Summary of the Incident WeGIA, […]

Understanding CVE-2026-5631 and Its Implications The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and so are the threats to server security. A recent vulnerability, CVE-2026-5631, has emerged in the assafelovic gpt-researcher application. It highlights the need for vigilance among system administrators and hosting providers. What Is CVE-2026-5631? CVE-2026-5631 raises concerns due to its potential for code injection via […]