CVE-2017-17416 SQL injection in Quest NetVault Backup

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in Quest NetVault Backup without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-17416?

CVE-2017-17416 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup, published on 8 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.3.0.12. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NVBUPhaseStatus GetPlugins method requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the underlying database. Was ZDI-CAN-4227.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17416?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Netvault Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17416?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17416 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2017-17416 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17416 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4h25-76w9-xg4h.