CVE-2022-36954 Missing authorization in n/a
An authenticated remote attacker can create or modify user accounts in Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, potentially escalating privileges or altering data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-36954?
CVE-2022-36954 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 27 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, under specific conditions, an authenticated remote attacker may be able to create or modify OpsCenter user accounts. This affects 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36954?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Veritas Netbackup.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36954 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-36954 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36954 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Veritas Netbackup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p289-v2gf-9g82.