CVE-2022-36951

Name: CVE-2022-36951
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-27T21:15:08.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36951 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an unauthenticated remote attacker may compromise the host by exploiting an incorrectly patched vulnerability. 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 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, an unauthenticated remote attacker may compromise the host by exploiting an incorrectly patched vulnerability. 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

0.99%

58.0th 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#Issue2Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-009#Issue2Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36951?

How severe is CVE-2022-36951?

CVE-2022-36951 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36951?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST