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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

CVE-2024-43093 CVE-2024-43047″ reads the security bulletin published by Google. Palo Alto Networks Expedition is a tool designed to help users transition to and optimize Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewalls. The vulnerability is a privilege escalation issue in the Android Framework component. Versions up to 2.3.6

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MARCH 27, 2022

Sophos has addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-1040, in its Sophos Firewall that allows remote code execution (RCE). Sophos has fixed an authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-1040, that resides in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall. MR3 (18.5.3) and earlier. MR3 (18.5.3)

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APRIL 19, 2025

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit the flaw to inject arbitrary commands as a nobody user, which could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. “It is important to note that even fully patched firewall devices may still become compromised if accounts use poor password hygiene.” ” reads the advisory. .

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The vulnerabilities reside in the Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition solution, which is a migration tool designed to help organizations move configurations from other firewall platforms (like Check Point, Cisco, and others) to Palo Alto’s PAN-OS. reads the advisory.

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APRIL 26, 2020

Cybersecurity firm Sophos releases an emergency patch to address an SQL injection flaw in its XG Firewall product that has been exploited in the wild. Cybersecurity firm Sophos has released an emergency patch to address an SQL injection zero-day vulnerability affecting its XG Firewall product that has been exploited in the wild.

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MAY 26, 2022

Zyxel addressed multiple vulnerabilities impacting many of its products, including APs, AP controllers, and firewalls. Zyxel has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, including firewall, AP, and AP controller products. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Zyxel addressed tens of vulnerabilities that expose users to cyber attacks, including command injection and authentication bypass. Taiwanese vendor Zyxel addressed tens of vulnerabilities in its firewalls and access points.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

China-linked threat actors exploited the zero-day flaw CVE-2022-1040 in Sophos Firewall weeks before it was fixed by the security vendor. On March 25, Sophos announced to have fixed the authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-1040, that resides in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cisco addressed multiple vulnerabilities in Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) products, including an actively exploited flaw tracked as CVE-2024-20481. The vulnerability CVE-2024-20481 (CVSS score of 5.8) ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2020

Cisco addresses a critical remote code execution (RCE), authentication bypass, and static default credential flaws that could lead to full router takeover. The post Cisco fixes 5 critical flaws that could allow router firewall takeover appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Cisco).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Taiwanese vendor Zyxel warns of security vulnerabilities in its firewalls and access points, including a remote code execution flaw. Taiwanese networking vendor Zyxel addressed four vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2023-6397 , CVE-2023-6398 , CVE-2023-6399 , and CVE-2023-6764 , in its firewalls and access points.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Palo Alto Networks fixed several vulnerabilities in its PAN-OS operating system, including 3 issues that can trigger a DoS condition on its firewalls. Palo Alto Networks released security updates to address several high-severity vulnerabilities in its PAN-OS operating system. ” reads the advisory.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Security flaws in Netgate pfSense firewall solution can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution on vulnerable devices. pfSense is a popular open-source firewall solution maintained by Netgate, researchers discovered multiple security issues affecting it. ” reads the analysis published by SonarSource.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2025

The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue that could allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges by making maliciously crafted CSF proxy requests. The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue that could allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges by making maliciously crafted CSF proxy requests.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Researchers discovered approximately 12,000 Juniper SRX firewalls and EX switches vulnerable to a recently disclosed CVE-2023-36845 RCE flaw. VulnCheck researchers discovered approximately 12,000 internet-exposed Juniper SRX firewalls and EX switches that are vulnerable to the recently disclosed remote code execution flaw CVE-2023-36845.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Cisco warns customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services of Cisco Secure Firewall devices. Cisco is warning customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Palo Alto fixed critical flaws in PAN-OS firewalls, warning that attackers could chain these vulnerabilities to hijack the devices. Palo Alto Networks addressed multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker can chain to hijack PAN-OS firewalls. ” reads the advisory. ” reads the advisory.

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JUNE 29, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed a critical flaw in the PAN-OS of its next-generation firewalls that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. OS ) that powers its next-generation firewalls that could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication. x base score of 10. . x base score of 10.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Networking equipment giant Zyxel warns customers of a series of attacks that have been targeting some of its enterprise firewall and VPN devices. Networking equipment vendor Zyxel warned its customers of a series of attacks that have been targeting some of its enterprise firewall and VPN server solutions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CVE-2024-0012 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to the management web interface to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges. This access enables administrative actions, configuration tampering, or exploitation of other vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

A vulnerability in Sophos Cyberoam firewalls could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a target’s internal network without authentication. Sophos addressed a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewalls that could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a company’s internal network without providing a password.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Sophos firewall flaw and seven other issues to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The CVE-2022-1040 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that resides in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall. MR3 (18.5.3)

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MARCH 29, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Sophos warned that the recently addressed CVE-2022-1040 flaw in Sophos Firewall is actively exploited in attacks. Sophos has recently fixed an authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-1040 , that resides in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall. MR3 (18.5.3) and earlier.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Sophos warns that a critical code injection security vulnerability in its Firewall product is actively exploited in the wild. Sophos warns of a critical code injection security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-3236, affecting its Firewall product which is being exploited in the wild. and impacts Firewall versions 18.5

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The vulnerability affects: Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly FTDv). ” The fourth issue fixed by the vendor is an authentication bypass flaw, tracked CVE-2022-20923 (CVSS score: 4.0) ” reads the advisory.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

The cybersecurity firm’s recommendations for malware victims are: Consult an expert : For thorough malware removal and system security, seek professional help if needed. Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The vulnerability is an improper authentication issue that impacts ProjectSend versions before r1720. appears to have been exploited by attackers in the wild.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

A vulnerability impacting Zyxel firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, can be exploited to execute arbitary code on vulnerable devices. Researchers from TRAPA Security have discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), impacting Zyxel Firewall. through 5.35. through 5.35.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Nation-state actor UAT4356 has been exploiting two zero-days in ASA and FTD firewalls since November 2023 to breach government networks. By redirecting the pointer to the Line Dancer interpreter, attackers can interact with the device through POST requests without authentication.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Fortinet released security updates to fix a critical security flaw in its FortiGate firewalls that lead to remote code execution. Fortinet has released security patches to address a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27997, in its FortiGate firewalls. ” reads the advisory.

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MAY 25, 2023

Zyxel fixed two critical flaws in multiple firewall and VPN products that can lead to remote code execution or cause a DoS condition. Zyxel addressed two critical buffer overflow vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-33009 and CVE-2023-33010 , that affect several of its firewall and VPN products. critical severity score of 9.8)

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Researchers published a PoC exploit code for Juniper SRX firewall flaws that can be chained to gain RCE in Juniper’s JunOS. watchTowr Labs security researchers published a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC) exploit code for vulnerabilities in Juniper SRX firewalls. In mid-August, Juniper addressed four medium-severity (CVSS 5.3)

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of VPN authentication requests to an affected device. Cisco warned customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices. reads the advisory.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

.” “If you can’t update to a patched version, then rotating your security key and ensuring its privacy will help to migitgate the issue.” An authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the nobody user.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fortinet addressed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that impacted FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy web proxies. Fortinet addressed a critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-40684, that impacted FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy web proxies. Pierluigi Paganini.

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MAY 15, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed tens of vulnerabilities in PAN-OS, the software that runs on the company’s next-generation firewalls. Palo Alto Networks has issued security updates to address tens of vulnerabilities in PAN-OS, the software that runs on the company’s next-generation firewalls. The issue received a CVSSv3.1

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OCTOBER 15, 2022

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the PAN-OS 8.1 Palo Alto Networks released security patches to address a high-severity authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-0030 (CVSS score 8.1), impacting the PAN-OS 8.1 The flaw was addressed in PAN-OS 8.1.24

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