Critical RCE Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (CVE-2024-56789)

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Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-56789) in its PAN-OS software, which powers its next-generation firewalls. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

Impact:
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to take control of Palo Alto firewalls, leading to network breaches and data theft.

Mitigation:
Update to the latest version of PAN-OS.
Implement strict firewall rules and monitor for suspicious activity.