CVE-2015-0961 describes a vulnerability in Barracuda Web Filter versions prior to 8.1.0.005, specifically when SSL Inspection is enabled. The flaw allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof legitimate SSL servers and potentially obtain sensitive information due to the product's failure to properly validate X.509 certificates from upstream servers. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium attack complexity and a potential for partial information disclosure, but no impact on confidentiality or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules like Metasploit or Nuclei, though it has received some community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.0.003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:web_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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