Security researchers have recently uncovered a critical vulnerability, specifically a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, within a data exfiltration tool actively utilized by the notorious Clop cybercrime gang. This discovery is highly significant because the tool in question is deployed by the gang on systems they compromise, particularly during their exploitation of vulnerabilities in platforms like MOVEit. The identified RCE vulnerability means that if researchers or other actors can access a system where this Clop tool is present, they could potentially execute arbitrary code on that system with the same permissions as the malicious tool itself. This newfound weakness offers a potential avenue for disrupting the gang’s operations, gaining valuable intelligence into their activities, or even hindering their ability to steal sensitive data. The ability to leverage this RCE could significantly impact the operational capabilities of one of the most prolific ransomware and exfiltration gangs currently active.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/07/02/cl0p_rce_vulnerability/
