PostgreSQL: Open-Source Relational Database
PostgreSQL is used by Splunk Enterprise as a sidecar service. The vulnerability CVE-2026-20253 exploits the PostgreSQL sidecar endpoint to achieve unauthenticated file…
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PostgreSQL Database
PostgreSQL is an advanced open-source relational database. 16% of organizations expose Postgres to the internet, making it a common attack vector.
phpMyAdmin Admin Panel
phpMyAdmin is a web-based MySQL administration tool. Exposed phpMyAdmin panels (8% of organizations) can allow attackers to manage databases remotely.
MongoDB Database
MongoDB is a NoSQL database. It has been targeted by ransomware and other attacks when exposed to the internet.
Elasticsearch Database
Elasticsearch is a search and analytics engine. Exposed instances have been targeted by attackers for data theft and ransomware.
PLEASE_READ_ME Ransomware Campaign
A ransomware campaign that compromised over 250,000 MySQL databases by brute-forcing weak credentials, highlighting the risk of exposed databases.
MySQL Database
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system. Exposed MySQL instances are a top attack surface, with 26% of organizations having them…