SQL Injection Vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup Leads to Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-9786

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Netvault Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-9786?

A SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBUDashboard component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted JSON-RPC messages. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied strings, enabling attackers to manipulate SQL queries despite existing authentication, putting sensitive data and systems at risk.

Affected Version(s)

NetVault Backup 14.0.0.19

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-375/
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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