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1.1 Vulnerability Assessment support for SUSE 15.6 & 15.7
ENHANCEMENT, ANALOG PACKAGE, DATA UPDATE NEEDED
We’re excited to announce that our SDK now supports vulnerability assessment for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server versions 15.6 and 15.7. This update brings enhanced detection of CVEs for these latest SUSE releases, ensuring your Linux environments remain secure and compliant.
Stay protected with the latest vulnerability intelligence!
1.2 Ability to input the expected SHA-256 when installing patches
ENHANCEMENT, ALL PLATFORMS, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We’ve enhanced the InstallFromFiles method to support passing an expected SHA-256 hash for installer verification.
If the installer’s hash does not match, our SDK will now return a WAAPI_ERROR_HASH_MISMATCH error, preventing potential tampering or corruption. This enhancement ensures greater integrity and security during patch installations.
This update is live and production-ready across all supported platforms.
*You will need to make a code change to implement this feature. Please contact the OPSWAT team to assist with this.*
1.3 Last Server Connection Time for CrowdStrike Falcon
NEW FEATURE, ALL PLATFORMS, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
Our SDK now supports retrieving the “last connection time to server” attribute from CrowdStrike Falcon agents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
This update empowers administrators to monitor when endpoints last communicated with the CrowdStrike Falcon cloud, strengthening visibility and security management.
By including the assessment_queries field in your request, you can now retrieve the last server connection time as a numeric epoch value.
{
"input": {
"signature": <number>,
"method": 1012,
"assessment_queries": [
{
"data_type": "last_server_connect_time",
// credentials is only needed to query last_server_connect_time for macOS
"credentials": {
"base_url": <string>,
"client_id": <string>,
"client_secret": <string>
}
}
]
}
}
{
"result": {
"assessment_results": [
{
"data_type": "last_server_connect_time",
"value": <number>,
"return_code": <number>, // 0 for a successful query
"message": <string>
}
...
]
}
}
This release marks just the first step, plans are already underway to extend this capability to additional EDR products soon.
1.4 Flexible Patch Installation for macOS
ENHANCEMENT, MAC, DATA UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We’re excited to announce a significant enhancement in the InstallMissingPatches method of macOS Software Update. This update enables patch installation using any user account on the device, not just the currently active one.
To apply this update, simply ensure your SDK version is updated to the latest release. When calling InstallMissingPatches method on macOS for Software Update, include the optional username and password fields in your request payload to specify the desired user account for patch installation. If these fields are omitted, our SDK will default to using the currently active user as before.
This enhancement adds flexibility and is especially valuable for managed environments, allowing administrators to specify the username and password for patch installation, regardless of which user is logged in. Both standard and admin accounts are supported (with some limitations on Intel-based Macs), making patch management more adaptable and compliant with diverse organizational policies.
*You will need to make a code change to implement this feature. Please contact the OPSWAT team to assist with this*
1.5 Behavior change in the Installer Signature Check feature
RINNOVAMENTO, MAC, WINDOWS, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
Starting November 1, 2025, a behavior change will be applied to the Installer Signature Check feature to enhance security maturity. When the digital signature of an installer is checked during the patching process:
• (no change) If the installer’s digital signature is valid and passes the check, the installer will be verified by the SDK, and the patching process will continue as normal.
• (no change) If the installer’s digital signature is invalid and fails the check, an appropriate error message will be returned, and the installation process will be aborted.
• (NEW) If the installer’s digital signature is missing, an appropriate error message will be returned, and the installation process will also be aborted.
Suggerimenti: Se si riceve un errore dovuto a una firma digitale mancante o non valida, è possibile utilizzare il flag skip_signature_check del metodo InstallFromFiles per bypassare la funzione di controllo della firma del programma di installazione.
2 - Cambiamenti imminenti
2.1 New Software Categories for Compliance
NEW FEATURE, ALL PLATFORMS, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We are pleased to announce that our Q1-2026 release will introduce three new software categories: Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Gaming.
All new categories will include comprehensive support methods such as version detection, running state, installation directories, and more.
Stay tuned for further details as we approach the release date.
*You will need to make a code change to implement this feature. Please contact the OPSWAT team to assist with this.*
2.2 Support for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program
POTENZIAMENTO, FINESTRE, AGGIORNAMENTO DATI NECESSARIO
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide security patches, feature updates, or technical support for Windows 10. Windows 10 systems will still function, but become progressively vulnerable to security threats and software compatibility issues.
Pertanto, Microsoft sta introducendo il programma Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), che offre ai clienti la possibilità di ricevere aggiornamenti di sicurezza per i PC iscritti al programma.
Per estendere il supporto a Windows 10 e garantire che l'SDK MDES rimanga compatibile con i futuri aggiornamenti di Windows 10, abbiamo deciso di continuare a supportare Windows 10 tramite il programma Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU). Il supporto sarà applicato ai dispositivi che eseguono Windows 10, versione 22H2 con KB5046613, o un aggiornamento successivo installato, e che hanno un abbonamento ESU attivo.
2.3 Support for Patching Multiple App Instances on macOS
ENHANCEMENT, MAC, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We are pleased to inform you that our team is actively investigating ways to improve patching support on macOS.
In a future release, our SDK will support patching multiple instances of applications, even when they are renamed or installed outside the standard Applications folder.
This enhancement ensures that after patching, only the latest version remains, eliminating unpatched or vulnerable duplicates across all locations.
2.4 New "usable_download_link" field in products.json
ENHANCEMENT, ANALOG PACKAGE, DATA UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We will add a new "usable_download_link" boolean field to each product entry in analog/server/products.json. This field will indicate whether the installer download link from GetLatestInstaller(download=0) will be valid.
• If "usable_download_link" is true, agents will be able to use the download link.
• If "usable_download_link" is false, agents should not attempt to use it.
This update will help improve reliability by providing clear guidance to agents. To reduce failed download attempts, please plan to update your integration logic to check this field before fetching installer links.
2.5 Detect Per-User Applications for All Users
NEW FEATURE, ALL PLATFORMS, ENGINE UPDATE NEEDED, CODE CHANGE
We are enhancing our SDK to enable detection of per-user applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. By the end of 2025, a new flag, detect_all_users_products, will be introduced to the DetectProducts method.
By default, this field is false and detection is limited to only applications installed for the active user and those available to all users (system-wide). When detect_all_users_products is set to true, this field enables detection of all applications installed on the device, including those specific to other user accounts.
On Windows, when detect_all_users_products is enabled, the output will include a new installed_for_users field for each detected product. This field lists all users (by SID and username) who have the product installed in per-user mode.
This enhancement provides a comprehensive view of software inventory across all user profiles on a device.
*You will need to make a code change to implement this feature. Please contact the OPSWAT team to assist with this.*
3 - Azioni richieste
3.1 CVE-2025-0131
VULNERABILITÀ, FINESTRE
Una vulnerabilità errata nella gestione dei privilegi nell'Security SDK MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK di OPSWAT utilizzato dall'applicazione GlobalProtect™ di Palo Alto Networks sui dispositivi Windows consente a un utente Windows non amministrativo autenticato localmente di aumentare i propri privilegi a NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Tuttavia, l'esecuzione richiede che l'utente locale riesca a sfruttare una condizione di gara, il che rende questa vulnerabilità difficile da sfruttare.
To address CVE-2025-0131, please upgrade your MDES SDK to version 4.3.4451 or later.
3.2 Abbiamo spostato il file OesisPackageLinks.xml dietro al gateway VCR
AGGIORNAMENTO DI SICUREZZA, GATEWAY VCR
Starting December 31st, 2024, the OesisPackageLinks.xml file are relocated behind the VCR Gateway for enhanced security, replacing its currently public location.
Since September 1st, 2024, the file can be accessed via the VCR Gateway. You can download the file by following these steps: copy and paste this URL: https://vcr.opswat.com/gw/file/download/OesisPackageLinks.xml?type=1&token=<authorization_token> into your browser and replace <authorization_token> with your unique token. If you don't have a unique token, please contact support.
Questo aggiornamento garantisce un accesso continuo e sicuro e gli utenti dovrebbero aver aggiornato i loro sistemi per adattarli a questa modifica.
3.3 Fine del supporto per il pacchetto AppRemover con il vecchio motore su macOS
FINE DEL SUPPORTO, MAC
Poiché abbiamo ristrutturato il modulo AppRemover su macOS per fornire un'esperienza più ottimizzata e semplificata, sul portale My OPSWAT vengono mantenuti due pacchetti del modulo AppRemover su macOS: AppRemover OSX e AppRemover OSX V2.
Starting January 1, 2026, the OSX package will be removed. We recommend upgrading to AppRemover OSX V2 to ensure your system receives all new updates and comprehensive technical support for the AppRemover module.
3.4 Fine del supporto per Windows 7 e Windows 8
FINE DEL SUPPORTO, WINDOWS
After careful consideration, support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 (server versions included) will be removed from the SDK beginning January 1st 2027 (one year later than previous planned).
Per garantire sicurezza, compatibilità e prestazioni ottimali con MDES SDK, si consiglia di aggiornare gli endpoint a un sistema operativo Microsoft supportato.
4 - Informazioni dettagliate sull'SDK
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