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File · CL-UNK-1068 · Unknown · assessed origin China · misp-galaxy · refreshed 2026-10-06

CL-UNK-1068

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What changed

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  1. —todaynew CVE1 new CVE: CVE-2023-34048

Analyst brief

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CL-UNK-1068 is a Chinese threat actor that has targeted critical infrastructure in Asia, primarily focusing on cyberespionage. They utilize cross-platform tools, including the Xnote Linux backdoor and the GodZilla web shell, to maintain a persistent presence and execute credential theft. Their TTPs involve DLL side-loading, the use of custom malware, and batch scripts to bypass security measures. The group has demonstrated a capability for data exfiltration from SQL servers and has employed tools like DumpIt and Volatility for memory analysis.

CVEs CL-UNK-1068 is cited as exploiting

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  1. CVE-2023-340482026-10-17
    1. “This appears to be exploitation of CVE-2023-34048 , a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows for remote code execution.”

      cited as exploiting · named nearby · source: unit42.paloaltonetworks.com ↗ · 2026-10-17

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References

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  1. 1.unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cl-unk-1068-targets-critical-sectors

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