Critical Vulnerability Targets OT Firewalls, Prompts CISA Alert Amid Active Exploitation

August 11, 2025
Critical Vulnerability Targets OT Firewalls, Prompts CISA Alert Amid Active Exploitation
  • A critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 has been identified, allowing attackers with network access to execute arbitrary code without requiring credentials.

  • In response to evidence of active exploitation, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included this flaw in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog in June 2025.

  • Notably, around 70% of the detected exploits have specifically targeted operational technology (OT) firewalls, highlighting a significant focus on these critical networks.

  • The attacks have been characterized by short, high-intensity bursts, primarily aimed at industrial-specific ports and exposed services.

  • Successful exploitations typically result in the establishment of reverse shells, which grant attackers unauthorized remote access to target networks.

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