Web Application Security

Web application security is the practice of protecting websites and online services from malicious attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. With the rise of cloud computing and digital transformation, web apps have become prime targets for threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and session hijacking. Effective web application security involves secure coding practices, regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and implementation of tools like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). As cyber threats evolve, maintaining robust web security is crucial for safeguarding user data, maintaining trust, and ensuring business continuity.

Critical vBulletin Vulnerability CVE-2025-48827 & CVE-2025-48828

Critical vBulletin Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation: CVE-2025-48827 & CVE-2025-48828

Ravi Jain
The sources describe a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in vBulletin forum software, tracked as CVE-2025-48827 and CVE-2025-48828, which is actively being exploited. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain full control over affected servers without requiring login credentials, posing a significant risk of data breaches and service disruptions. The text provides a technical analysis of the exploit methodology, identifies the affected versions (5.0.0 through 6.0.3), and outlines immediate response actions and long-term security recommendations to mitigate the threat. It also highlights how IT technicians can assist organizations in assessing, patching, and hardening their vBulletin installations against this and future vulnerabilities. ... Read More
Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Ravi Jain
Recent cyberattacks exploited a weakness in Amazon EC2 configurations. Hackers targeted Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on EC2. This allowed them to access the internal EC2 metadata service and steal AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials. The campaign, observed in March 2025, leveraged older, less secure metadata services. Organizations are urged to upgrade to newer, more secure versions and implement other security measures. A cybersecurity firm, F5 Labs, detailed these attacks and recommends specific defenses, which are also offered as services by Technijian. ... Read More