CVE-2017-17656 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 by manipulating SQL queries within NVBUBackup JobList method requests. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it poses 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 or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high FAUCET Risk Score indicates its potential danger.
| 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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