CVE-2022-42305
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42305 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 10.0.0.1 and related Veritas products. The NetBackup Primary server is vulnerable to a Path traversal attack through the DiscoveryService service.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 10.0.0.1 and related Veritas products. The NetBackup Primary server is vulnerable to a Path traversal attack through the DiscoveryService service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas | Netbackup | <= 10.0.0.1 |
References
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-012#M1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-012#M1Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42305?
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 10.0.0.1 and related Veritas products. The NetBackup Primary server is vulnerable to a Path traversal attack through the DiscoveryService service.
How severe is CVE-2022-42305?
CVE-2022-42305 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42305?
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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