Three Buddy Problem APTs pounce on React2Shell; BRICKSTORM backdoors; .gov surveillance
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Dec 6, 2025 Hosts dive into alarming cybersecurity topics, starting with a critical React vulnerability wreaking havoc online as Chinese APTs pounce. They explore the chaos of patching, the hidden complexities, and the risk of missed server logs. The discussion shifts to the BrickStorm backdoor and the implications of a secret U.S. task force combating cybercrime. Additionally, the impact of AI on smart-contract vulnerabilities surfaces, linking technology advancements to ongoing cyber thefts. There's also commentary on Chrome's data collection controversies and the evolving U.S. national security strategy.
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React2Shell Poses Mass Web Risk
- The React Server Components RCE (CVE-2025-55182) risked affecting a huge portion of the web because many sites and platforms embed vulnerable React versions.
- Exploitation can be silent and simple, so assume exposure if you ran vulnerable React before patching.
Patch, Rebuild, Or Temporarily Disable
- Patch React dependencies manually: update the framework, rebuild your project, and redeploy to apply the fix.
- If you cannot patch quickly, put services offline or use a web application firewall to block exploitation patterns.
Exploitation Leaves Few Logs Or Files
- React2Shell exploitation often uses crafted headers and leaves few server-log traces, making detection hard without header logging.
- Successful intrusions may leave no on-disk artifacts, so assume compromise if unpatched during the initial exploitation spike.
