Cisco Says Hackers Have Been Exploiting A Critical Bug To Break Into Big Customer Networks Since 2023
Cisco critical bug in Catalyst SD-WAN lets hackers gain full network access. Governments urge immediate patching to stop ongoing exploits.
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Cisco Says Hackers Have Been Exploiting A Critical Bug To Break Into Big Customer Networks Since 2023
A critical vulnerability in Cisco's Catalyst SD-WAN platform has been actively exploited by hackers since at least 2023, putting large enterprise networks at serious risk. If you manage corporate infrastructure, you're likely wondering: Is my organization affected? How urgent is the threat? And what steps should I take right now? This maximum-severity bug, rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, allows attackers to remotely seize control of networking devices and maintain hidden, long-term access to sensitive systems. Governments worldwide are sounding the alarm, and federal agencies in the U.S. have been ordered to patch immediately. Here's what security teams need to know—and do—today. What Is the Cisco Critical Bug in Catalyst SD-WAN? The Cisco critical bug targets Catalyst SD-WAN, a widely deployed networking solution that helps large organizations securely connect branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments over long distances. This flaw carries a perfect severity score …