Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-17415 is an unauthenticated remote code execution issue in Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. A remote attacker could abuse a SQL injection flaw in a NetVault request handler to execute code in the database context. Treat exposed or unverified NetVault Backup systems as urgent until version and vendor remediation status are confirmed.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations using Quest NetVault Backup. Backup infrastructure often supports recovery operations, and this issue requires no authentication. The immediate business decision is to confirm whether 11.3.0.12 is present and reachable, then follow Quest remediation guidance.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in handling NVBUPhaseStatus Count method requests. The issue comes from insufficient validation of a user-supplied string before building SQL queries. The public record names Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 as affected and states authentication is not required. No CVSS score is provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 is reachable by untrusted networks or broad internal segments. The sources name only this version, so do not assume other versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible and could lead to code execution in the underlying database context. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation or public exploit use.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited but clear on the affected product, version, unauthenticated remote attack surface, and SQL injection root cause. The bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, exploit maturity, or a list of fixed versions. Avoid expanding scope beyond Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 without vendor data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Quest NetVault Backup deployments and identify any 11.3.0.12 instances.
- Check Quest guidance for fixed versions, patches, or supported mitigations.
- Limit NetVault service access to trusted administrative and backup networks.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious SQL errors or unusual request patterns.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable installations.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Quest NetVault Backup versions from asset records or host inventories.
- Map network reachability to NetVault services from external and internal segments.
- Review logs for NVBUPhaseStatus Count request anomalies and database query errors.
- Verify any upgrade or mitigation against Quest’s official advisory or support guidance.
- Document whether the system is exposed, patched, isolated, or retired.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-980CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.