Cloudflare Security Research Analysts announced a new Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule deployment to address a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-52970. This vulnerability allows an authentication bypass, which can lead to unauthorized admin access. Once an attacker bypasses authentication, they gain persistent control over the affected system, potentially leading to a full appliance compromise. The update improves Cloudflare's security posture by preventing attackers from exploiting this flaw. For more details, Cloudflare provides a full ruleset update accessible via their official link. This update is crucial for all users relying on Cloudflare's WAF to protect their applications from sophisticated authentication bypass attacks and maintain robust security defenses.
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