CVE

CVE-2014-6278

GNU Bash through 4.3 bash43-026 does not properly parse function definitions in the values of environment variables, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted environment, as demonstrated by vectors involving the ForceCommand feature in OpenSSH sshd, the mod_cgi and mod_cgid modules in the Apache HTTP Server, scripts executed by unspecified DHCP clients, and other situations in which setting the environment occurs across a privilege boundary from Bash execution.

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs 8

T1003

OS Credential Dumping

Command and Scripting Interpreter

Execution

T1071

Application Layer Protocol

External Remote Services

Persistence

T1190

Exploit Public-Facing Application

Initial Access

T1558

Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets

Credential Access

Source Articles

Flax Typhoon Exploits Five Flaws as CISA Sets October 11 Deadline for Federal Agencies

The China-linked threat actor Flax Typhoon has exploited five vulnerabilities in ProFTPD, ONLYOFFICE Docs, Strapi, Apache Struts, and ISC BIND to gain initial access to organizations and exfiltrate sensitive data. These vulnerabilities were added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, and federal agencies are mandated to patch or discontinue use by October 11, 2026. The attacks involve scanning tools, cross-site scripting, password spraying on Microsoft Exchange servers, persistence via VPN software, and data exfiltration using scripts.

hacker-news Oct 9, 2026