CVE-2022-42304 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.0 Published Updated

SQL injection in Veritas NetBackup Primary server allows attackers to read or modify database contents via vulnerable components.

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

What is CVE-2022-42304?

CVE-2022-42304 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 3 Oct 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup through 10.0 and related Veritas products. The NetBackup Primary server is vulnerable to a SQL Injection attack affecting idm, nbars, and SLP manager code.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42304?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Veritas Netbackup.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42304?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42304 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-2022-42304 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42304 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Veritas Netbackup vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j28f-v5r4-q9fp.

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