CVE-2017-17418CWE-89

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12

published February 8, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unguarded door in your database awaits! This vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without even breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and change the recipes without checking IDs. This lack of validation on user inputs is the invisible chef that can ruin everything! An attacker could walk right in and execute any code they want in the database's context, leading to data loss, unauthorized access, or malicious alterations. Imagine the chaos if someone swapped your signature dish's secret ingredients!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and change the recipes without checking IDs. This lack of validation on user inputs is the invisible chef that can ruin everything! This vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of a user-supplied string in NVBUPolicy Get method requests, allowing SQL injection that can be exploited to execute code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could walk right in and execute any code they want in the database's context, leading to data loss, unauthorized access, or malicious alterations. Imagine the chaos if someone swapped your signature dish's secret ingredients! Patch immediately to version 11.3.0.13 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, review and sanitize all user inputs to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. Don’t let your database become a playground for hackers! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll ensure your data is safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03860 · 90.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2018-02-08T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 18:00Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12
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