CVE-2018-18652

Name: CVE-2018-18652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-25T23:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18652 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote command execution vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2 allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands as root. This issue was caused by insufficient filtering of user provided input.. EPSS estimates a 4.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote command execution vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2 allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands as root. This issue was caused by insufficient filtering of user provided input.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.07%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Netbackup Appliance	< 3.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS18-003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS18-003.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18652?

How severe is CVE-2018-18652?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18652 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18652?

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-2018-18652?

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Source: NVD / NIST