US officials suspect Iran-linked hackers caused freezer malfunctions at around six military base commissaries, impacting food storage and quality.
The vulnerability or weakness
| CVE | CVSS | Severity | In CISA KEV | KEV due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-97631 | 9.5 | CRITICAL | No | - |
CVE data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov) and the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Earlier attacks and coverage
- Linux Kernel TCP Flaw With 9.8 CVSS Score Affects Ubuntu, Red Hat and Other Distributions (2026-10-29)
- HHS Filing Puts iRhythm Data Breach Toll at 8.2 Million (2026-10-29)
- Critical 16-Year-Old UEFI Flaw Can Run Code Before Secure Boot on Network-Booting Servers (2026-10-28)
- Tailscale Patches SSH Flaws That Could Let Hacked Devices Gain Root Access on Other Servers (2026-10-28)
- Vendor Key Leak Puts Data of 238,000 Denver Health Plan Members at Risk (2026-10-27)
Business impact
Operations at military bases were disrupted, potentially leading to food waste and operational inefficiencies.
Users affected
Service members and their families were affected by potential food quality issues at military commissaries.
