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Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service Vulnerability Database

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Overview

The Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service Vulnerability Database, accessible through the Resources section, is a centralized and continuously updated repository designed to empower security teams, auditors, and system administrators. It contains detailed records of over 1,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified between 2020 and 2025, each enriched with comprehensive technical insights and actionable data.

Key Capabilities

  • Proactive Threat Detection - Enables early identification and mitigation of known vulnerabilities through real-world payloads and attack pattern analysis.

  • Compliance and Audit Readiness -Supports regulatory and internal compliance efforts by providing documented vulnerability tracking, exportable CVE lists, and evidence of proactive management. Drill-down views offer auditors detailed information, including attack vectors and remediation steps.

  • Enhanced Security Posture - Empowers teams to make informed decisions and implement targeted security controls. Admins can filter for high-severity vulnerabilities, review affected methods, and adjust WAF rules or patch systems with precision.

  • Incident Response and Forensics - Facilitates rapid response to newly disclosed vulnerabilities. Security teams can instantly verify exposure, access technical details, and use provided payloads to test defenses—accelerating mitigation and validation workflows.

Accessing the Vulnerability Database

To access the database:

  1. Log in to your WAF-as-a-Service web interface.

  2. In the left-hand navigation panel, click Resources and select Vulnerability Database.

  3. On the Vulnerability Database page, a list of latest web application vulnerabilities are displayed. You can use the:

    1. Search bar to locate specific vulnerability by entering a CVE ID or CWE ID.

    2. Filter option to filter vulnerabilities based on Severity and CVSS score range.

  4. The table displays the following details:

    1. CVE-ID: Unique identifier for each vulnerability.

    2. CWE-ID: Categorizes the type of weakness (e.g., CWE-79 for Cross-Site Scripting).

    3. CVSS Score: Quantifies risk (0–10), helping prioritize remediation.

    4. Severity: Color-coded for quick triage (Critical, High, Medium).

    5. Methods: HTTP methods affected (GET, POST, etc.), crucial for tuning WAF rules.

  5. Click on a CVE entry to view the detailed information about the associated vulnerability

    1. Attack Target & Category: Provides a concise summary of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
      Example: “WordPress WPQA <5.4 - Cross-Site Scripting”. This indicates that versions of WordPress WPQA plugin prior to 5.4 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. It does not sanitize and escape a parameter on its reset password form.

    2. URL: Specifies the endpoint where the vulnerability occurs. Example: /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

    3. CVE Payload: Displays payloads and request formats useful for testing and validation.

    4. Attack Pattern Name: Displays the attack type and its behavioral pattern. Example: “Cross-site-scripting-strict” with specific parameter patterns.

    5. Attack Details: Information about the attack.

    6. Attack Category: Name of the predefined category to which the attack belongs. Example: XSS Injections.

Use-Cases:

Audit and Compliance Readiness

During security audits, teams can quickly search for all CVEs relevant to their tech stack, export comprehensive lists, and demonstrate proactive vulnerability management. The detailed drill-down provides auditors with evidence of due diligence, including attack vectors, exploit scenarios, and remediation strategies.

Proactive Security Posture

Administrators can filter for high-severity vulnerabilities, analyze impacted methods, and immediately adjust WAF rules or patch systems. The payload and attack pattern details allow for precise rule creation and validation, ensuring mitigations are both effective and targeted.

Incident Response & Forensics

When a new vulnerability is disclosed, security teams can instantly check if it is present in the database, drill down for technical details, and use the provided payloads to test their defenses. This accelerates response times and helps teams verify that their applications are not exposed.