"Juniper Networks Addresses Critical RCE Vulnerability in Devices"

More than 11,500 Juniper Networks devices are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) bug, urging admins to apply patches urgently. The vulnerability affects the J-Web configuration interface and could allow attackers to achieve various malicious goals without authentication. The affected Junos OS versions and suggested workarounds have been provided. The disclosure comes after a US directive warning about the dangers of exposing management interfaces to the public web. Additionally, Juniper Networks may soon be acquired by HPE in a deal that could cost around $14 billion.