CVE-2017-17655 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup version 11.3.0.12, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw stems from improper validation of user-supplied input in NVBUBackup PluginList method requests, leading to the construction of malicious SQL queries. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of the underlying database. Despite its severity, there is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| 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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