privilege escalation

Everything AppSec Scoop has reported about privilege escalation: 2 stories, newest first. Part of our Malware & Ransomware coverage.

Vulnerabilities

Hestia Panel Users Urged to Update to 1.10.5 After Critical Root Escalation Flaw

A critical privilege escalation flaw in Hestia Control Panel allows authenticated users to execute code as root, with version 1.10.5 providing the necessary remediation.

Oct 15, 2026

Malware & Ransomware

Linux Malware Myths: Why Your Server Is Not Safe By Default

Linux systems suffer from privilege escalation flaws and supply chain compromises, not just root-level attacks, making default configurations insufficient for modern threats.

Oct 14, 2026