CVE-2017-17653 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12. This flaw, stemming from improper validation of user-supplied input in NVBUBackupOptionSet Get method requests, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the underlying database. 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. While no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a significant potential threat.
| 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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