How severe is CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-2721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 primarily affects Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2721 published?

CVE-2014-2721 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2721

CVE-2014-2721 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware
Published: 2020-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000, a platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2721?: In FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000, a platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.
How severe is CVE-2014-2721?: CVE-2014-2721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2721?: CVE-2014-2721 primarily affects Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2721 published?: CVE-2014-2721 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-010

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortibalancer_400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortibalancer_1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortibalancer_2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortibalancer_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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