CVE-2015-0962
CVE-2015-0962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Barracuda Web Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-18.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-18
- Affected product: Barracuda Web Filter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Barracuda Web Filter 7.x and 8.x before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, uses the same root Certification Authority certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-0962?
- Barracuda Web Filter 7.x and 8.x before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, uses the same root Certification Authority certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.
- How severe is CVE-2015-0962?
- CVE-2015-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-0962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-0962?
- CVE-2015-0962 primarily affects Barracuda Web Filter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-0962?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-0962 published?
- CVE-2015-0962 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/534407
- https://blog.barracuda.com/2015/04/28/barracuda-delivers-updated-ssl-inspection-feature/
- https://techlib.barracuda.com/BWF/UpdateSSLCerts
- https://www.barracuda.com/support/techalerts
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:8.0.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:8.0.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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