CVE-2014-2723

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.69%

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CVE-2014-2723 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortibalancer 400 FirmwareAll versions
FortinetFortibalancer 1000 FirmwareAll versions
FortinetFortibalancer 2000 FirmwareAll versions
FortinetFortibalancer 3000 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2723?
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-2014-2723?
CVE-2014-2723 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2723?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST