Critical Security Vulnerabilities

The increase in reported critical vulnerabilities highlights growing security concerns in networking. Out of 1,250 CVEs published in one week, 459 were deemed critical, including 72 that scored a perfect 10, indicating severe risks. Many of these vulnerabilities have known exploits currently in the wild, emphasizing the importance of timely patch management and secure coding practices. A notable example discussed is CVE 2025 21415, which reveals an authentication bypass in Azure AI face service, stressing the necessity for zero-trust policies in network management.