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Scrape Timestamp (UTC): 2025-05-01 08:18:45.238

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/commvault-confirms-hackers-exploited.html

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Commvault Confirms Hackers Exploited CVE-2025-3928 as Zero-Day in Azure Breach. Enterprise data backup platform Commvault has revealed that an unknown nation-state threat actor breached its Microsoft Azure environment by exploiting CVE-2025-3928 but emphasized there is no evidence of unauthorized data access. "This activity has affected a small number of customers we have in common with Microsoft, and we are working with those customers to provide assistance," the company said in an update. "Importantly, there has been no unauthorized access to customer backup data that Commvault stores and protects, and no material impact on our business operations or our ability to deliver products and services." In an advisory issued on March 7, 2025, Commvault said it was notified by Microsoft on February 20 about unauthorized activity within its Azure environment and that the threat actor exploited CVE-2025-3928 as a zero-day. It also said it rotated affected credentials and enhanced security measures. The disclosure comes as the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE-2025-3928 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, requiring Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to apply the necessary patches for Commvault Web Server by May 19, 2025. To mitigate the risk posed by such attacks, customers are advised to apply a Conditional Access policy to all Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure AD single-tenant app registrations, and rotate and sync client secrets between Azure portal and Commvault every 90 days. The company is also urging users to monitor sign-in activity to detect any access attempts originating from IP addresses outside of the allowlisted ranges. The following IP addresses have been associated with malicious activity - "These IP addresses should be explicitly blocked within your Conditional Access policies and monitored in your Azure sign-in logs," Commvault said. "If any access attempts from these IPs are detected, please report the incident immediately to Commvault Support for further analysis and action."

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NATION STATE ACTIVITY // Commvault Discloses Nation-State Exploitation of Zero-Day in Azure

Commvault has confirmed a breach in its Microsoft Azure environment by an unidentified nation-state actor exploiting CVE-2025-3928.

The zero-day vulnerability was utilized to access the environment, though no unauthorized data access or customer data theft occurred.

Immediate security enhancements and credentials rotation were implemented following the detection of the breach.

The U.S. CISA has recognized CVE-2025-3928 as a known exploited vulnerability, urging timely patching by May 19, 2025.

Commvault advises customers to implement Conditional Access policies, rotate secrets, and monitor sign-ins to prevent further exploits.

Specific IP addresses linked to the malicious activity have been advised to be blocked and monitored for security.