#KnowledgeDeliver flaw exploited as a zero-day to install web shells
#KnowledgeDeliver flaw exploited as a zero-day to install web shells
A zero-day in KnowledgeDeliver LMS has been actively exploited, allowing threat actors to install Godzilla web shells and Cobalt Strike backdoors. The vulnerability, rooted in hardcoded `machineKey` values, enabled unauthenticated remote code execution. This incident underscores a wider problem in software deployment and demands immediate action: patch, rotate keys, and enhance monitoring.
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Mandiant Exposes KnowledgeDeliver Vulnerability via ViewState Deserialization
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-5426, was discovered in KnowledgeDeliver installations, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution across multiple customer sites due to identical ASP.NET machineKey values. This widespread flaw was caused by a standardized web.config with hardcoded keys,…
#ViewstateDeserializationVulnerability #Knowledgedeliver #Cve20265426 #Aspnet #RemoteCodeExecution