CVE-2015-0961

Name: CVE-2015-0961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-25T22:59:02.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Barracuda Web Filter before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, does not verify X.509 certificates from upstream SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Barracuda Web Filter before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, does not verify X.509 certificates from upstream SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Barracuda	Web Filter	<= 8.0.003

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/534407Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://blog.barracuda.com/2015/04/28/barracuda-delivers-updated-ssl-inspection-feature/Vendor Advisory
https://techlib.barracuda.com/BWF/UpdateSSLCertsVendor Advisory
https://www.barracuda.com/support/techalertsVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/534407Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://blog.barracuda.com/2015/04/28/barracuda-delivers-updated-ssl-inspection-feature/Vendor Advisory
https://techlib.barracuda.com/BWF/UpdateSSLCertsVendor Advisory
https://www.barracuda.com/support/techalertsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0961?

How severe is CVE-2015-0961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0961?

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