root access
Coverage of root access in the Nexus archive.
- Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers
A new Linux exploit named CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431) allows attackers to gain root access on PCs and data center servers. While patches exist, many systems remain vulnerable to this critical security threat.
- Bug of the year (so far): Nasty cPanel vulnerability probably exploited as a 0-day
A critical vulnerability in cPanel and WHM allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain root server access, with emergency patches now available. The flaw, likely exploited as a 0-day, affects millions of domains managed through the platform.
- Linux cryptographic code flaw offers fast route to root
A local privilege escalation vulnerability (LPE) in Linux, caused by a logic flaw in cryptographic code, has been patched by major Linux distributions. The flaw, named 'authencesn', allows attackers to gain root access, prompting urgent security updates.
- AI agents found vulns in this popular Linux and Unix print server
A security researcher and AI agents discovered two vulnerabilities in the CUPS print server, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution and root access. The flaws could enable attackers to overwrite files and execute arbitrary code on affected systems.