ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-2868: Barracuda Networks ESG Appliance Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorBarracuda Networks
ProductEmail Security Gateway (ESG) Appliance
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV26 May 2023
CISA federal deadline16 Jun 2023
Weakness (CWE)CWE-20

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliance contains an improper input validation vulnerability of a user-supplied .tar file, leading to remote command injection.

SOURCES

Other Barracuda Networks flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.