Analyst Guidance
This week saw five verified CVEs with active exploitation or proof-of-concept code released. SolarWinds Serv-U (CVE-2026-28318), Cisco Unified CM (CVE-2026-20230), and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (CVE-2026-20245) all show active or imminent exploitation risk. WordPress plugin vulnerability CVE-2026-3300 is under active exploitation with arbitrary code execution capability. Linux kernel CVE-2022-0492 has also been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active attacks in the wild.
CVE Details & Remediation
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NVD-published · CISA KEV cross-checked🛡️CVE-2026-45247 – Mirasvit Full Page Cache Warmer ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing ★ Added to KEV this week
EPSS6% · P91
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Contact the vendor for patch availability and deployment instructions
- Review CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry for product-specific mitigations
- Assess exposure of affected systems in your environment
- Plan deployment within security change management procedures
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🛡️CVE-2026-48172 – Litespeedtech Litespeed Cpanel Plugin ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS8% · P92
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Apply the latest security patch from LiteSpeed for the cPanel Plugin immediately
- Verify that only authorized cPanel users have access to affected systems
- Review system logs for evidence of exploitation or unauthorized script execution
- Restrict cPanel administrative access to trusted networks where feasible
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🛡️CVE-2026-9082 – Drupal Drupal ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS8% · P92
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Update all supported Drupal Core versions to the latest patched release immediately
- Review database query logs for evidence of SQL injection attempts
- Ensure database user accounts are restricted to minimum required privileges
- Monitor for malicious activity on systems running affected Drupal versions
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🛡️CVE-2026-0257 – Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os ✓ NVD
CVSS9.1 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ● New this week
EPSS48% · P98
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedGovernment Technology Finance Transportation
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
References:
🛡️CVE-2025-8088 – Rarlab Winrar ✓ NVD
CVSS8.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ● New this week
EPSS11% · P93
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Rarlab Winrar as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2025-48595 – Google Android ✓ NVD
CVSS8.4 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ● New this week ★ Added to KEV this week
EPSS0% · P61
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Google Android as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2022-0492 – Netapp H300s Firmware ✓ NVD
CVSS7.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ★ Added to KEV this week
EPSS29% · P97
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Update Linux kernel to a patched version as provided by your distribution
- Schedule a maintenance window for kernel patching and system reboot
- Verify successful kernel update via 'uname -r' command
- Monitor kernel logs for suspicious cgroup namespace activity
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🛡️CVE-2026-28318 – Solarwinds Serv-U ✓ NVD
CVSS7.5 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ★ Added to KEV this week
EPSS0% · P20
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the SolarWinds Serv-U security patch immediately
- Verify successful patch installation before resuming service
- Monitor system logs for signs of exploitation attempts
- Review SolarWinds official security advisory for version-specific guidance
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🛡️CVE-2024-21182 – Oracle Weblogic Server ✓ NVD
CVSS7.5 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ● New this week ★ Added to KEV this week
EPSS90% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Oracle Weblogic Server as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2026-3300 – Everest Forms Pro WordPress Plugin ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS0% · P55
ActionPatch within 48 hours
AffectedTechnology
Remediation Steps
- Update Everest Forms Pro to version 1.9.13 or later immediately
- If unable to patch immediately, disable the plugin
- Audit site logs for unauthorized file uploads or code execution
- Scan site for backdoors or web shells left by attackers
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🛡️CVE-2026-8206 – WordPress Kirki Plugin ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusUnder Review
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS0% · P30
ActionPatch within 48 hours
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for WordPress Kirki Plugin as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-8732 – WP Maps Pro (WordPress plugin) ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusUnder Review
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS0% · P27
ActionPatch within 48 hours
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for WP Maps Pro (WordPress plugin) as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2026-41089 – Microsoft Windows Server 2012 ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
StatusUnder Review
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS0% · P26
ActionPatch within 48 hours
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2026-20230 – Cisco Unified Communications Manager ✓ NVD
CVSS8.6 NVD 3.1
StatusPoC Available
Exploitation🧪 PoC published ● New this week
EPSS0% · P5
ActionPatch within 48 hours
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply Cisco Unified CM security patch when available
- Restrict network access to the Unified CM management interface to trusted administrative networks only
- Monitor logs for suspicious SSRF requests or file write operations
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🛡️CVE-2026-23479 – Redis ✓ NVD
CVSS8.8 NVD 3.1
StatusUnder Review
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS0% · P28
ActionPatch this week
AffectedTechnology Energy Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Redis as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
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🛡️CVE-2026-20245 – Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager ✓ NVD
CVSS7.8 NVD 3.1
StatusActive Exploit
ExploitationNo exploitation reported
EPSS0% · P24
ActionPatch this week
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Check Cisco PSIRT for available security updates immediately upon release
- Apply the patch as soon as vendor makes it available
- Restrict network access to the SD-WAN Manager to trusted administrative networks
- Monitor for unauthorized privilege escalation attempts in logs
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🤖 This vulnerability report was compiled by defend.network using AI-powered analysis of vulnerability databases, vendor advisories, and threat intelligence feeds. Always verify remediation steps through official vendor channels before implementing changes in production environments.