CVE-2014-2595

CVE-2014-2595 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Barracuda Web Application Firewall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-613.

Key facts

Description

Barracuda Web Application Firewall (WAF) 7.8.1.013 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging a permanent authentication token obtained from a query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2595?
Barracuda Web Application Firewall (WAF) 7.8.1.013 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging a permanent authentication token obtained from a query string.
How severe is CVE-2014-2595?
CVE-2014-2595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2595 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2595?
CVE-2014-2595 affects Barracuda Web Application Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2595?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2595 published?
CVE-2014-2595 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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