# CVE-2017-6320: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-07-18 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://campus.barracuda.com/product/loadbalanceradc/article/ADC/ReleaseNotes610003/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42333/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42333

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