Microsoft (Windows) Data Breach

Microsoft (Windows) experienced a data breach that was reported on August 18, 2022. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application.

Key Facts

Organization
Microsoft (Windows)
Date Reported
August 18, 2022
Incident Type
web app exploit
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
web app exploit

Source

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Understanding web app exploit Incidents

Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.