Cisco Patches Catalyst SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited by Highly Sophisticated Hackers
Summary
Cisco has patched a zero-day vulnerability in Catalyst SD-WAN, which is being actively exploited by sophisticated hackers. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges, and it has been added to CISA's KEV catalog.
IFF Assessment
FOE
A zero-day vulnerability is being actively exploited, putting organizations at risk.
Defender Context
Defenders should promptly apply the patch released by Cisco to mitigate the actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. Monitor systems for signs of compromise related to this vulnerability and review access logs for suspicious activity. Zero-day exploits highlight the importance of proactive vulnerability management and threat intelligence.