WatchGuard Firewall Flaw: When Your Network’s Bodyguard Becomes the Bully
WatchGuard Firebox firewalls are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons as a critical remote code execution flaw is under active attack. The CVE-2025-32978 vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely, potentially turning your trusty firewall into a not-so-trustworthy backdoor. Patch now or risk becoming the punchline of a cyber joke!
Hot Take:
Looks like WatchGuard’s Firebox firewalls have decided to take up a new hobby: remote code execution! These devices are now so popular, even attackers can’t resist logging in without a password and taking them for a joyride. Looks like it’s time for a firmware facelift, pronto!
Key Points:
- WatchGuard Firebox firewalls are under attack due to a critical flaw, CVE-2025-32978.
- The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution.
- WatchGuard has detected active exploitation and released emergency patches.
- Both mobile and branch office VPNs with IKEv2 configurations are affected.
- A temporary workaround is available for those who can’t patch immediately.
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