CVE-2016-7399

Name: CVE-2016-7399
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-04T21:59:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7399 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. scripts/license.pl in Veritas NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, 2.7.x through 2.7.3, and 3.0.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostName parameter to appliancews/getLicense.. EPSS estimates a 4.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

scripts/license.pl in Veritas NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, 2.7.x through 2.7.3, and 3.0.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostName parameter to appliancews/getLicense.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.94%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.0.0
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.0.1
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.0.2
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.0.3
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.0.4
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.1.0
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.1.1
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.6.1.2
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.7.0.0
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.7.1.0
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	2.7.2.0
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance Firmware	3.0.0.0

References

http://www.sec-1.com/blog/2016/veritas-netbackup-appliance-unauthenticated-remote-command-executionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037555
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS16-002.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000116055Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.sec-1.com/blog/2016/veritas-netbackup-appliance-unauthenticated-remote-command-executionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037555
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS16-002.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000116055Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7399?

How severe is CVE-2016-7399?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7399 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7399?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7399?

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Source: NVD / NIST