Handler on Duty: Johannes Ullrich
Threat Level: green
Podcast Detail
SANS Stormcast Friday, August 29th, 2025: Scans for ZIP Files; FreePBX 0-Day; Passwordstate Patch
If you are not able to play the podcast using the player below: Use this direct link to the audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/securitypodcast/9592.mp3
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Increasing Searches for ZIP Files
Attackers are scanning our honeypots more and more for .zip files. They are looking for backups of credential files and the like left behind by careless administrators and developers.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Increasing%20Searches%20for%20ZIP%20Files/32242
FreePBX Vulnerability
An upatched vulnerability in FreePBX is currently being exploited. FreePBX offers mitigation advice and has also just released a “beta” patch.
https://community.freepbx.org/t/security-advisory-please-lock-down-your-administrator-access/107203
Passwordstate Vulnerability
Clickstudios patched an authentication bypass vulnerability in its password manager, Passwordstate. The vulnerability can be used to access the emergency password page.
https://www.clickstudios.com.au/passwordstate-changelog.aspx
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