XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup
CVE-2022-42301

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Veritas

Status
Netbackup
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2022

What is CVE-2022-42301?

Veritas NetBackup and related products are susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks. This issue arises in the nbars process, allowing adversaries to exploit the NetBackup Primary server. By submitting crafted XML inputs, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulate the server's operations. It's crucial for users of affected versions to apply available security patches and adhere to best practices to mitigate the risk.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VT...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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