SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup
CVE-2026-9785

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-9785?

A vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBULibrarySlot component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of user-supplied strings in JSON-RPC messages. Although authentication is required, it can be bypassed, enabling unauthorized code execution within the context of NETWORK SERVICE. This presents significant security risks, making it critical for users of affected versions to apply necessary patches and mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

NetVault Backup 14.0.0.19

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-374/
x_research-advisory
https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/netvault/14...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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