Adobe AEM debug servlet OGNL injection exploit flow

Understanding the AEM OGNL Remote Code Execution Flaw

CISA has flagged CVE-2025-54253, a maximum-severity (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), as already under active attack. The root cause lies in how the /adminui/debug servlet misinterprets user-supplied OGNL expressions as Java code without authentication or validation. This flaw lets unauthenticated attackers execute system commands remotely. In this article, you’ll get the full technical breakdown, threat scenarios, detection strategies, mitigation plans, and best practices specific to AEM deployments.

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Iran-aligned phishing campaign targeting US policy experts via prefilled Microsoft 365 portals and RMM persistence

Iran-Linked Phishing Hits US Policy Experts with M365 and RMM

Iran-aligned operators ran a precise phishing campaign against US policy experts. They impersonated scholars, redirected victims to prefilled Microsoft 365 pages, and, when blocked, installed remote-access tools. The goal: long-term visibility into policy drafts, research, and contacts—achieved through identity abuse, inbox rules, and pragmatic persistence.

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Concept image showing Akira ransomware attacks spreading across global networks through VPN and firewall weaknesses.

How Akira Ransomware Turned VPN Weaknesses Into a $244M

Akira ransomware has evolved into one of the most disruptive ransomware-as-a-service operations, hitting more than 250 organizations and extorting over $244 million. This article walks through how Akira gains initial access, exploits VPN and firewall weaknesses, moves laterally, and applies double extortion — then outlines practical defenses security teams can deploy now.

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