CVE-2014-8428: barracuda load_balancer
Modified
Published 28-08-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-8428 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in barracuda load_balancer. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.36%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-08-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in Barracuda Load Balancer 5.0.0.015 via the use of an improperly protected SSH key.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 2.36% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Barracuda1 product
- load_balancer5.0.0.015
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/130027/Barracuda-Load-Balancer-ADC-Key-Recovery-Password-Reset.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry