Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 has an unauthenticated remote code execution issue. A remote attacker could abuse a backup job listing request to reach the database layer and run code in that database context. This is business-critical where NetVault is reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any affected, reachable backup server. Backup infrastructure often has broad access and privileged data paths, so compromise could affect recovery operations and sensitive data.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in handling of NVBUBackup JobList method requests. A user-supplied string is not properly validated before SQL query construction, enabling unauthenticated remote arbitrary code execution in the underlying database context. The source names Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12, especially where relevant NetVault services are reachable by untrusted users or networks.
Exploitation context
The bundle states authentication is not required and remote code execution is possible. It does not provide KEV status or cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated remote SQL injection leading to database-context code execution. The supplied sources do not include CVSS, exploit availability, patch version, or active exploitation claims. Avoid broad product assumptions beyond version 11.3.0.12.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12 installations.
- Check Quest guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
- Restrict NetVault service access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Monitor database and application logs for suspicious JobList activity.
- Prioritize upgrade or isolation for internet-reachable systems.
Validation and detection
- Inventory NetVault Backup versions across servers and appliances.
- Confirm whether 11.3.0.12 is present in production or backups infrastructure.
- Review network exposure for NetVault administrative and service interfaces.
- Search logs for NVBUBackup JobList requests from unexpected sources.
- Check database logs for unusual errors or unexpected execution events.
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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-992CVE 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.