CVE-2017-17653CWE-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

🚨 A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with zero authentication needed on Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12! This is like leaving the door wide open for intruders to waltz right in. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish ordered without checking if the order is valid—anyone can ask for something crazy and get it served up! An attacker could unleash chaos, accessing sensitive data or even entirely compromising the database. Imagine the havoc they could wreak if given the keys to the kitchen!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish ordered without checking if the order is valid—anyone can ask for something crazy and get it served up! The vulnerability lies in the handling of NVBUBackupOptionSet Get method requests, where a lack of validation on user-supplied strings allows arbitrary SQL queries to run. This flaw effectively lets attackers execute code directly within the database context.

What to do

An attacker could unleash chaos, accessing sensitive data or even entirely compromising the database. Imagine the havoc they could wreak if given the keys to the kitchen! Update to Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.13 or later to patch this issue. Additionally, conduct a security audit to review SQL query handling and enforce stricter validation on user inputs. You’ve got this! By acting quickly, you can secure your system and thwart potential attacks. 🛡️

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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