Is CVE-2017-6320 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-6320 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-6320?

CVE-2017-6320 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2017-6320?

Patch guidance is available from barracuda security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-6320.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-6320?

1 product: barracuda load balancer adc.

Fix CVE-2017-6320 - HIGH barracuda load balancer adc

Description

A remote command injection vulnerability exists in the Barracuda Load Balancer product line (confirmed on v5.4.0.004 (2015-11-26) and v6.0.1.006 (2016-08-19); fixed in 6.1.0.003 (2017-01-17)) in which an authenticated user can execute arbitrary shell commands and gain root privileges. The vulnerability stems from unsanitized data being processed in a system call when the delete_assessment command is issued.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-78 · OS Command Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: BARRACUDA
Published: 7/18/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2017-6320

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