CVE-2022-42308

Name: CVE-2022-42308
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-03T15:15:22.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42308 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 8.2 and related Veritas products. An attacker with local access can delete arbitrary files by leveraging a path traversal in the pbx_exchange registration code.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 8.2 and related Veritas products. An attacker with local access can delete arbitrary files by leveraging a path traversal in the pbx_exchange registration code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Netbackup	<= 8.2

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-010#C1Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-010#C1Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42308?

How severe is CVE-2022-42308?

CVE-2022-42308 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42308?

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