CVE-2022-45461

Name: CVE-2022-45461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-17T08:15:09.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45461 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Java Admin Console in Veritas NetBackup through 10.1 and related Veritas products on Linux and UNIX allows authenticated non-root users (that have been explicitly added to the auth.conf file) to execute arbitrary commands as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Java Admin Console in Veritas NetBackup through 10.1 and related Veritas products on Linux and UNIX allows authenticated non-root users (that have been explicitly added to the auth.conf file) to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Netbackup	<= 10.1

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-015Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-015Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45461?

How severe is CVE-2022-45461?

CVE-2022-45461 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45461?

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