The Download
If you are feeling shades of anxiety from a SolarWinds RCE, we understand. And with CISA weighing in this must be patched with urgency, it is worth taking notice. Here's what you need to know:
Critical Exploit: The vulnerability in SolarWinds Orion, identified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, is being actively exploited by attackers.
CISA's Involvement: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a strong warning due to the severity of the exploit and active exploitation.
Urgent Patch Requirement: Organizations using SolarWinds are urged to apply security updates immediately to mitigate the risk.
Widespread Impact: The flaw could allow attackers to gain control of affected systems, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity.
Ongoing Investigations: CISA and other cybersecurity entities are actively monitoring the situation and investigating the extent of the exploitation.
What You Can Do
First understand your exposure to this attack. Are you running SolarWinds Orion? If you don't know, ThreatMate can help you understand what's on your attack surfaces. Next:
Patch Immediately: Ensure that all SolarWinds Orion platforms are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Enhance Monitoring: Increase vigilance by monitoring network traffic and system logs for any signs of suspicious activity related to SolarWinds products.
Implement Layered Security: Strengthen defenses by employing a layered security approach, including network segmentation and strict access controls, to minimize the potential impact of any successful exploit.
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