Hackers can elevate privileges by hacking into popular text editors

Hackers can elevate privileges by hacking into popular text editors Following recent string of attacks that exploit flawed plugins, researchers at SafeBreach examined 6 popular extensible text editors for unix systems. Most of the modern text editors allow users to extend their functionalities by using third-party plugins, in this way they are enlarging their attack surface. Third-party plugins could be affected by vulnerabilities that could […] The post Hackers can elevate privileges by hacking into popular text editors appeared first on Security Affairs. Read More At -> https://blog.cripperz.sg/2018/03/17/hackers-can-elevate-privileges-by-hacking-into-popular-text-editors/