How severe is CVE-2023-7102?

CVE-2023-7102 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-2023-7102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7102?

CVE-2023-7102 primarily affects Barracuda Email Security Gateway 300 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7102?

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-2023-7102 published?

CVE-2023-7102 was published on 2023-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7102

CVE-2023-7102 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Barracuda Email Security Gateway 300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1104.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1104
Affected product: Barracuda Email Security Gateway 300 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of a Third Party library produced a vulnerability in Barracuda Networks Inc. Barracuda ESG Appliance which allowed Parameter Injection.This issue affected Barracuda ESG Appliance, from 5.1.3.001 through 9.2.1.001, until Barracuda removed the vulnerable logic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7102?: Use of a Third Party library produced a vulnerability in Barracuda Networks Inc. Barracuda ESG Appliance which allowed Parameter Injection.This issue affected Barracuda ESG Appliance, from 5.1.3.001 through 9.2.1.001, until Barracuda removed the vulnerable logic.
How severe is CVE-2023-7102?: CVE-2023-7102 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-2023-7102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7102?: CVE-2023-7102 primarily affects Barracuda Email Security Gateway 300 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7102?: 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-2023-7102 published?: CVE-2023-7102 was published on 2023-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:barracuda:email_security_gateway_300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:barracuda:email_security_gateway_400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:barracuda:email_security_gateway_600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:barracuda:email_security_gateway_800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:barracuda:email_security_gateway_900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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