CVE-2014-2721: Critical severity fortinet fortibalancer 400 vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2020
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 400
Fortinet Fortibalancer 1000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 1000
Fortinet Fortibalancer 2000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 2000
Fortinet Fortibalancer 3000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 3000

Event History

Mar 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote access and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?

To fix CVE-2014-2721, ensure that your FortiBalancer device configurations adhere to recommended security practices, and apply the latest firmware updates.

3

Which FortiBalancer versions are affected by CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 affects FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000, and 3000 models running vulnerable firmware.

4

Can CVE-2014-2721 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2721 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who leverages the configuration error to gain privileged access.

5

Is CVE-2014-2721 the result of an SSH defect?

No, CVE-2014-2721 is not due to an underlying SSH defect but rather a configuration error specific to the FortiBalancer platform.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203