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Critical WatchGuard Firewall Vulnerability Exposes 71,000 Devices to Remote Attacks

Security researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS that could allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code. The flaw affects mobile and branch office VPN configurations using IKEv2 protocol, with scans indicating widespread exposure across thousands of devices worldwide.

Critical Security Flaw Discovered in WatchGuard Firewall Systems

Security analysts have uncovered a severe vulnerability in WatchGuard’s Fireware operating system that reportedly enables remote code execution, according to recent security advisories. The critical flaw, which carries a CVSS4.0 score of 9.3, could allow threat actors to take control of affected firewall devices without authentication.