RedTail

Malware type
cryptominer
Family
Malware family
Last IoC activity
2026-07-22 02:43:23
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:29:13

Targeted industries: energy-and-utilities technology-and-telecommunications government-and-public-sector

Context

RedTail is a cryptomining malware, which is based on the open-source XMRIG mining software. It is being spread via known vulnerabilities such as: - CVE-2024-3400 - CVE-2023-46805 - CVE-2024-21887 - CVE-2023-1389 - CVE-2022-22954 - CVE-2018-20062

Exploited vulnerabilities

  • CVE-2018-20062 (vulnerability)
  • CVE-2022-22954 (vulnerability)
  • CVE-2023-1389 (vulnerability)
  • CVE-2023-46805 (vulnerability)
  • CVE-2024-21887 (vulnerability)
  • CVE-2024-3400 (vulnerability)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Redtail (report)
  • securite360.net — How Long Can A Vulnerable Server Stay Clean On The Internet A Honeypot Tale (report)
  • akamai.com — 2024 Redtail Cryptominer Pan Os Cve Exploit (report)

External references