CVE-2017-17417 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input used in SQL queries within the NVBUPhaseStatus Acknowledge method. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk, enabling full compromise of the underlying database and system. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation. Despite its severity and exploit availability, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.3.0.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quest:netvault_backup:11.3.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.