CVE-2017-17423 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating NVBUBackupSegment Get method requests due to insufficient input validation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it poses a severe risk, enabling full compromise of the underlying database and system. While no public exploits are currently available in common frameworks like Metasploit or ExploitDB, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for future exploitation.
| 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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