New vulnerabilities are exploited everyday – don’t skimp on your patching!
In the second quarter of 2024, the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog published by CISA, was updated with 33 new vulnerabilities affecting various products and vendors. These additions highlight a range of security issues, including privilege escalation, information disclosure, and command injection. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to affected systems, potentially enabling unauthorized access, data leakage, and system compromise. Notably, two of these vulnerabilities were associated with ransomware campaigns, emphasizing the ongoing threat ransomware poses to organizations.
While CISA cataloged 33 KEVs this quarter—slightly less than the 40 published in Q1— it’s highly likely that many vulnerabilities actively exploited are not yet listed in this catalog. Some vulnerability exploit or risk data may not be publicly available due to a few key reasons.
Primarily, there are delays in the scoring process by bodies like NIST, which can sometimes be months behind, causing a lag in the assignment of CVSS scores to new vulnerabilities. Additionally, for emerging or new vulnerabilities, detailed analysis and information might not be immediately available, necessitating more time to thoroughly assess and document the risk. In some cases, low-priority vulnerabilities might not be prioritized for immediate scoring, especially when resources are focused on higher-severity threats. Finally, incomplete information from vendors or researchers can also result in the absence of exploit or risk data, as accurate scoring requires comprehensive and detailed vulnerability information. This is why it is important to deploy patches in a timely manner, regardless of risk.
It's crucial to deploy patches promptly, regardless of their risk level. Some CVEs categorized as low risk can still pose a significant risk of exploitation due to several factors:
Therefore, it's essential to consider all potential implications of a vulnerability and not solely rely on its initial risk categorization. Regularly reviewing and reassessing vulnerabilities, even those classified as low risk, is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture.
OneSite Patch helps IT and security teams autonomously patch both high-risk and low-risk vulnerabilities, ensuring systems remain secure and up-to-date. Here's how OneSite Patch addresses patching applications across the risk spectrum:
Autonomous patching helps organizations stay ahead of threats by consistently applying patches to known vulnerabilities, reducing exposure windows. Automating the patching process ensures critical updates are deployed promptly, minimizing manual errors and delays. This proactive approach allows IT and security teams to focus on strategic initiatives, ensuring continuous protection against emerging threats and maintaining a robust security posture.
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