CVE-2022-36950

Name: CVE-2022-36950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-27T21:15:08.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36950 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to perform remote command execution through a Java classloader manipulation. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to perform remote command execution through a Java classloader manipulation. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Netbackup	>= 8.0, < 8.3.0.2
Veritas	Netbackup	9.0
Veritas	Netbackup	9.1.0.0

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-009#Issue3Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-009#Issue3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36950?

How severe is CVE-2022-36950?

CVE-2022-36950 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36950?

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-2022-36950?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST