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CVE-2022-36996: An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.1.x through 8.1.2, 8.2, 8.3.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9...

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup 8.1.x through 8.1.2, 8.2, 8.3.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, and 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1 (and related NetBackup products). An attacker with access to a NetBackup Client could remotely gather information about any host known to a NetBackup Primary server.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This Veritas NetBackup flaw can let someone with access to a NetBackup Client remotely learn information about hosts known to the NetBackup Primary server. It is not described as data destruction or system takeover, but backup infrastructure often reveals sensitive operational maps.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate backup-platform exposure issue. It is unlikely to justify emergency shutdown by itself, but should be remediated in the next vulnerability cycle, faster where backup metadata could aid broader compromise.

Technical view

CVE-2022-36996 affects Veritas NetBackup 8.1.x through 8.1.2, 8.2, 8.3.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, and 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running affected Veritas NetBackup versions or related NetBackup products where an attacker can access a NetBackup Client. The provided sources do not identify specific related products, fixed versions, or internet exposure conditions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Exploitation requires access to a NetBackup Client, so the main concern is an insider, compromised client, or attacker already inside the backup environment.

Researcher notes

The provided record lacks CWE mapping, detailed product CPEs, fixed versions, and workaround specifics. Do not assume exploitation in the wild. Validate exposure by version and access path, then anchor remediation decisions to Veritas advisory VTS22-004.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Veritas VTS22-004 for vendor-supported remediation for your deployed version.
  • Apply only vendor-recommended updates or workarounds; the bundle does not name fixed versions.
  • Limit NetBackup Client access to trusted administrators and managed systems.
  • Prioritize remediation where NetBackup supports sensitive production or regulated workloads.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory NetBackup Primary and Client versions across the environment.
  • Compare discovered versions with the affected version ranges in CVE-2022-36996.
  • Confirm which users or systems can access NetBackup Client components.
  • Check Veritas VTS22-004 for current remediation status before closing the finding.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-36996Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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