CVE-2022-46411

Name: CVE-2022-46411
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-04T05:15:10.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46411 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0 and Access Appliance through 8.0.100. A default password is persisted after installation and may be discovered and used to escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0 and Access Appliance through 8.0.100. A default password is persisted after installation and may be discovered and used to escalate privileges.

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

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Access Appliance	<= 8.0.100
Veritas	Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance	<= 3.0

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-019#issue3Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-019#issue3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46411?

How severe is CVE-2022-46411?

CVE-2022-46411 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46411?

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-2022-46411?

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Source: NVD / NIST