Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup INET Daemon
CVE-2020-37045

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Veritas

Status
Netbackup
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37045?

Veritas NetBackup 7.0 is vulnerable due to an unquoted service path in the NetBackup INET Daemon service. Local users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by manipulating the unquoted path located at C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe. This allows for potential unauthorized actions on the affected system, posing a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

NetBackup 7.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-37045 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48227
exploit
https://www.veritas.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netbackup-netbackup-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alan Mondragon "El Masas"
.