CVE-2017-17658 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in NVBUJobDefinitions Get method requests, enabling attackers to manipulate SQL queries. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a severe risk, as it can lead to complete compromise of the underlying database with no user interaction required. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is currently no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) and no 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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