CVE-2017-17421 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the underlying database by manipulating user-supplied strings in NVBUSelectionSet Get method requests. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| 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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