CISA Adds New Exploits to Vulnerability Catalog: Are You Next on the Hackers’ Hit List?

Hot Take:

Looks like CISA just updated their “naughty list” of vulnerabilities, and surprise, surprise, the Linux Kernel is back on it. Maybe it’s time for a New Year’s resolution for better security, folks!

Key Points:

• CISA adds three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
• Vulnerabilities include: CVE-2022-24816, CVE-2022-2586, and CVE-2020-13965.
• These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to federal enterprises.
• Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 mandates remediation for FCEB agencies.
• CISA urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation of these vulnerabilities.

New Kids on the Block

CISA has made some fresh additions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, and they are about as welcome as a skunk at a lawn party. Say hello to CVE-2022-24816, a GeoSolutionsGroup JAI-EXT code injection vulnerability, CVE-2022-2586, a Linux Kernel use-after-free vulnerability, and CVE-2020-13965, a Roundcube Webmail cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The catalog is like the Oscars for bad vulnerabilities—if you make it there, you’re kind of a big deal, but for all the wrong reasons.

The Rulebook

If you’re part of a Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agency, you’ve got some homework thanks to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01. This directive requires you to remediate identified vulnerabilities by their due dates, kind of like paying your taxes but less fun. The goal? Protect FCEB networks against active threats. Because nothing says “secure” like a well-managed to-do list of vulnerabilities.

Not Just for the Feds

While BOD 22-01 is mainly aimed at FCEB agencies, CISA is giving a friendly nudge to all organizations to prioritize the timely remediation of cataloged vulnerabilities. It’s like a public service announcement but with more urgency and fewer catchy jingles. The idea is to make vulnerability management a regular part of your cybersecurity hygiene, which is a fancy way of saying don’t wait until your digital house is on fire to call the firefighters.

Keep ‘Em Coming

CISA isn’t stopping here. They’ll continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet their criteria, ensuring your plate of vulnerabilities is always full. It’s like a buffet, but instead of delicious food, you get a heaping helping of security risks. So keep an eye on that catalog; it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

There you have it, folks. The cybersecurity world is a never-ending episode of “Whack-a-Mole,” and CISA is handing you the mallet. Happy hunting!