Exploiting Client-Side Node.js with Moses Hernandez – Paul’s Security Weekly #516

I know what you’re thinking, Node.js is server-side right? Not exactly. It turns out many client-side applications have embedded Node.js. And its not always updated to the latest version. And, its vulnerable to attacks! Moses Hernandez is a Consulting Systems Engineer for Cisco Systems and an Instructor for pen testing courses at the SANS Institute. Continue reading Exploiting Client-Side Node.js with Moses Hernandez – Paul’s Security Weekly #516

Fileless UAC Bypass Uses Windows Backup and Restore Utility

Researcher Matt Nelson disclosed another Windows UAC bypass, this one abusing the sdclt.exe backup and restore utility to execute a payload without triggering an alert. Continue reading Fileless UAC Bypass Uses Windows Backup and Restore Utility