Critical Vulnerability in WatchGuard Firewalls Exposes Networks to Attack

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in WatchGuard Fireware OS, the software running on Firebox firewalls. This flaw could permit a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, specifically targeting certain IKEv2 VPN configurations. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs, modify data, or take full control of the device. While there are no current reports of active exploitation, the potential impact is rated as high for many organizations. Users are urged to apply the provided security updates immediately to mitigate the risk.