CISA Adds OpenPLC ScadaBR XSS Vulnerability to KEV Amid Exploits

TL;DR
CISA has added the actively exploited CVE-2021-26829 XSS vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR to its KEV catalog, highlighting ongoing threats from hacktivist groups like TwoNet, which exploited this flaw in a honeypot to deface a system. The attack involved using default credentials and web application layer exploits, with federal agencies required to patch by December 19, 2025. Additionally, a long-running exploit operation targeting Brazil has been observed, utilizing legitimate cloud infrastructure to evade detection.
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