SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 24, 2025: XSS in Email, SonicWall Exploited; Cisco Vulnerablities; AI and SOAR (@sans_edu research paper by Anthony Russo)
Jan 24, 2025
In this discussion, Anthony Russo, U.S. team lead for security operations at Atlassian, shares insights on using AI for SOAR platforms. He highlights recent XSS attacks targeting webmail and the essential patches from SonicWall and Cisco to address critical vulnerabilities. Russo also delves into the integration of AI in automating security operations and the potential of large language models like ChatGPT in enhancing cybersecurity. However, he stresses the importance of understanding AI limitations and ensuring effective automation.
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- Recent email attacks are exploiting XSS vulnerabilities in webmail systems, necessitating urgent mitigation strategies for organizations.
- SonicWall and Cisco have released critical patches to address severe vulnerabilities in their systems, underscoring the importance of timely updates.
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Exploiting Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Recent email attempts revealed efforts to exploit cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, particularly in webmail systems. Attackers embedded JavaScript in both the subject and body of these emails, indicating a likely target within webmail systems. The complexity of handling HTML in these contexts makes them challenging to secure, often leading to vulnerabilities in systems like ProtonMail. This highlights a critical area for focus, as organizations must prioritize the defense against such potential exploits.
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