Velvet Ant

Signals

NVD · CVE-2026-18907 · Path Traversal in Download File Feature in com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 on Android allows arbitrary file write via directory traversal sequences in the filenameNVD · CVE-2026-18897 · 8.8 · A vulnerability was identified in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to v3.2.7-210907-180535. The impacted element is the function strcpy of the file /goform/getOneApConfTempENVD · CVE-2026-18896 · 6.3 · A vulnerability was determined in lavkush-maurya Student-Registration-System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /student/changepass.phNVD · CVE-2026-18895 · 8.8 · A vulnerability was found in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to 3.2.7-210907-180535. Impacted is the function strcpy of the file /goform/APSecurity_5g. Performing a manipulCISA KEV · CVE-2026-18556 · 7.4 · N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability · Added 2026-08-04 · Due 2026-08-07CISA KEV · CVE-2026-34486 · 7.5 · Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability · Added 2026-08-04 · Due 2026-08-07NVD · CVE-2026-18907 · Path Traversal in Download File Feature in com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 on Android allows arbitrary file write via directory traversal sequences in the filenameNVD · CVE-2026-18897 · 8.8 · A vulnerability was identified in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to v3.2.7-210907-180535. The impacted element is the function strcpy of the file /goform/getOneApConfTempENVD · CVE-2026-18896 · 6.3 · A vulnerability was determined in lavkush-maurya Student-Registration-System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /student/changepass.phNVD · CVE-2026-18895 · 8.8 · A vulnerability was found in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to 3.2.7-210907-180535. Impacted is the function strcpy of the file /goform/APSecurity_5g. Performing a manipulCISA KEV · CVE-2026-18556 · 7.4 · N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability · Added 2026-08-04 · Due 2026-08-07CISA KEV · CVE-2026-34486 · 7.5 · Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability · Added 2026-08-04 · Due 2026-08-07

Threat Actors · Velvet Ant

· ATT&CK GroupG1047

Techniques

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Description

Velvet Ant is a threat actor operating since at least 2021. Velvet Ant is associated with complex persistence mechanisms, the targeting of network devices and appliances during operations, and the use of zero day exploits.(Citation: Sygnia VelvetAnt 2024A)(Citation: Sygnia VelvetAnt 2024B)

Tactic Coverage

stealth (5)command and control (5)execution (4)persistence (3)privilege escalation (3)discovery (3)lateral movement (2)initial access (2)defense impairment (2)credential access (1)

Techniques Used (22)

T1021.002SMB/Windows Admin Shares

lateral movement

T1036.005Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location

stealth

T1037.004RC Scripts

persistenceprivilege escalation

T1040Network Sniffing

credential accessdiscovery

T1047Windows Management Instrumentation

execution

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Software Used (2)

S0357Impackettool S0013PlugXmalware

References (3)

https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1047 https://www.sygnia.co/threat-reports-and-advisories/china-nexus-threat-group-velvet-ant-exploits-cisco-0-day/https://www.sygnia.co/blog/china-nexus-threat-group-velvet-ant/