The Hacker News reports that LG has fixed three webOS vulnerabilities that could let an…

The Hacker News reports that LG has fixed three webOS vulnerabilities that could let an attacker on the same local network gain root access to certain smart TVs without a PIN or any action from the owner. Owners of affected TVs should check for a firmware update. No workaround is available for those who cannot update yet.

The Hacker NewsLG Smart TVs Vulnerable to Pre-Auth Root Takeover From Local Network

Source: thehackernews.com

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SecurityWeek reports that attackers are already exploiting a critical SonicWall flaw in SMA1000 appliances days after it was disclosed. SonicWall says customers should update 6210, 7210, and 8200v models to versions 12.5.0-03082 or 12.4.3-03670. The bug could let a remote attacker direct the appliance to issue requests on their behalf and reach internal functionality.

SecurityWeekCritical SonicWall Vulnerability Exploited Days After Disclosure

Source: securityweek.com

Help Net Security reports that Microsoft has pushed out an out-of-band security update for Exchange Server that fixes a high-severity flaw, CVE-2026-96940. The bug may let authenticated attackers read emails and attachments of other users in the same organization, so Exchange Server admins should install the update as soon as possible.

Help Net SecurityWeek in review: FortiBleed is still active, Patch Tuesday forecast

Source: helpnetsecurity.com

The Register reports that researchers found two characters that can trick Chromium browsers into showing lookalike URLs as genuine web addresses. The issue affects Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge, and the fake domains can bypass browser safety checks. Windows users should update their browser when a fix is available and be careful with links that look like familiar sites but use unusual characters.

The RegisterTwo characters open up a world of typosquatting opportunities in Chromium browsers

Source: theregister.com

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