Analyst Guidance
This week's priority is two actively exploited vulnerabilities: OpenSSH SSHole (CVE-2026-123158) affecting Linux systems with musl libc and PAM disabled, and. organizations should cross-reference internal asset inventories against CISA's catalog to identify exposure. WordPress patch installation carries a transient exploitation window during file extraction.
CVE Details & Remediation
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NVD-published · CISA KEV cross-checked🛡️CVE-2026-97229 – GitLab Community Edition And Enterprise Edition ✓ NVD
CVSS10 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS65% · P99
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedGovernment
Remediation Steps
- Review CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog entry for product details
- Identify all instances of affected software in enterprise inventory
- Apply vendor patch or deploy compensating controls
- Validate remediation and update asset management records
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-105134 – Ahsay AhsayCBS ✓ NVD
CVSS10 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS82% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedGovernment Technology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Ahsay AhsayCBS 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-2026-114625 – Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator ✓ NVD
CVSS9.9 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P64
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government Defense
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator 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-2026-109618 – PHP Group PHP ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS100% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for PHP Group PHP 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-2026-102764 – BeyondTrust Remote Support ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS78% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Beyondtrust Remote Support 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-2026-76519 – Cisco Secure Email Gateway ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS6% · P94
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government Finance
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Cisco Secure Email Gateway 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-2026-111497 – Google Brotli ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS83% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedRetail Technology Education
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Google Brotli 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-2026-110447 – Collabora Online – Built-In CODE Server ✓ NVD
CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS73% · P99
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor patch for Collabora Online Built-in CODE Server immediately
- Verify patch application and restart affected services
- Monitor logs for signs of exploitation attempts
- Restrict access to Collabora Online instances to trusted networks if patching is delayed
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-48356 – Adobe Commerce And Magento ✓ NVD
CVSS9.3 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS47% · P99
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Consult CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for affected product details
- Identify systems running vulnerable versions
- Apply vendor-supplied security updates
- Verify patch installation and test system functionality
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-96951 – Microsoft Windows ✓ NVD
CVSS8.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS10% · P96
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Finance
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Microsoft Windows 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-2026-104935 – Ivanti Connect Secure ✓ NVD
CVSS8.6 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS89% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Ivanti Connect Secure 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-2026-76418 – Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software And Cisco Secure FTD Software ✓ NVD
CVSS8.6 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P58
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Software And Cisco Secure FTD Software 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-2026-119977 – WordPress Core ✓ NVD
CVSS8.1 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS1% · P67
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Cross-reference CVE-2026-119977 against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for affected product and version details
- Determine applicability to your environment
- Apply vendor patch per CISA advisory guidance
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-109619 – PHP Group PHP ✓ NVD
CVSS8.1 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS100% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for PHP Group PHP 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-2026-46300 – Linux Kernel ✓ NVD
CVSS7.8 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS16% · P97
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedGovernment Technology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Linux Kernel 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-2026-106931 – EG Secure Solutions SiteGuard Server Edition ✓ NVD
CVSS7.8 NVD 3.0
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS3% · P85
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Government
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for SiteGuard WAF Server Edition 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-2026-19868 – SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN ✓ NVD
CVSS7.5 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS1% · P50
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Cross-reference CVE-2026-19868 against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for affected product and version details
- Determine applicability to your environment
- Apply vendor patch per CISA advisory guidance
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-21589 – Atlassian Multiple Products ✓ NVD
CVSS7.5 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS100% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Locate CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog entry for CVE-2026-21589
- Identify affected products in your environment
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or workarounds as directed
- Monitor for exploitation attempts
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-105133 – Ahsay AhsayCBS ✓ NVD
CVSS7.3 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS84% · P100
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Ahsay AhsayCBS 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-2026-96656 – Plex Media Server ✓ NVD
CVSS7.2 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS2% · P78
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Media
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Plex Media 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.
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-0322 – Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS ✓ NVD
CVSS7.2 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS2% · P78
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedGovernment Technology
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Palo Alto Networks 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-2026-111357 – Ivanti Connect Secure ✓ NVD
CVSS7 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS1% · P45
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Cross-reference CVE-2026-111357 against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for affected product and version details
- Determine applicability to your environment
- Apply vendor patch per CISA advisory guidance
References:
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-111357
- https://www.volexity.com/blog/2026/10/13/a-series-of-unauthenticated-events-chained-exploitation-of-ivanti-connect-secure-zero-days/
- https://hub.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-CVE-2026-104935
🛡️CVE-2026-110936 – Siemens Software Center ✓ NVD
CVSS6.7 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P62
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Siemens Software Center 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-2026-96654 – Plex Media Server ✓ NVD
CVSS6.5 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS2% · P80
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Media
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Plex Media 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.
References:
🛡️CVE-2025-61624 – Fortinet Multiple Products ✓ NVD
CVSS6.5 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P72
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Consult CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry for affected product details and remediation guidance
- Prioritize patching based on CISA's recommended timeline
- Monitor systems for active exploitation activity
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure if patching cannot be deployed immediately
References:
🛡️CVE-2024-27834 – Apple Multiple Products ✓ NVD
CVSS5.5 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV
EPSS2% · P74
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Cross-reference CVE-2024-27834 against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for affected product and version details
- Determine applicability to your environment
- Apply vendor patch per CISA advisory guidance
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-118527 – Ivanti Connect Secure ✓ NVD
CVSS4.3 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P58
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Finance
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Ivanti Connect Secure 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-2026-96652 – Plex Media Server ✓ NVD
CVSS4.3 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS12% · P96
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Media
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Plex Media 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.
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-96655 – Plex Media Server ✓ NVD
CVSS4.3 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS11% · P96
ActionPatch immediately
AffectedTechnology Media
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Plex Media 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.
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-41709 – Broadcom VMware ESX ✓ NVD
CVSS2.7 NVD 3.1
Triage statusActive Exploit
Exploitation⚠️ In the wild 🔥 In CISA KEV ↻ Ongoing
EPSS1% · P53
ActionPatch immediately
Remediation Steps
- Consult CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for affected product details
- Apply vendor-supplied security patch
- Verify patch deployment across all affected systems
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-123158 – OpenSSH (Linux systems with musl libc and PAM disabled) ✓ NVD
CVSS8.1 NVD 3.1
Triage statusNo Known Exploit
ExploitationNo exploitation reported
EPSS1% · P63
ActionPatch this week
Remediation Steps
- Identify all Linux systems running OpenSSH on musl C library with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) disabled
- Apply OpenSSH patch immediately to affected systems
- Restart OpenSSH service after patching
- Verify passwordless accounts and review SSH access logs for unauthorized sign-in attempts
References:
🛡️CVE-2026-83844 – Microsoft Paint ✓ NVD
CVSS7 NVD 3.1
Triage statusNo Known Exploit
ExploitationNo exploitation reported ● New this week
EPSS<1% · P33
ActionPatch this week
Remediation Steps
- Open Microsoft Store application on affected Windows systems
- Navigate to Microsoft Paint app page
- Update to build 11.2609.401.0 or later if available
- Verify Paint update completion before resuming normal use
References:
🤖 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.