CVE-2022-46411 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can use a persisted default password to escalate privileges on Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale and Access Appliance systems.

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-2022-46411?

CVE-2022-46411 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0 and Access Appliance through 8.0.100. A default password is persisted after installation and may be discovered and used to escalate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46411?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Veritas Access Appliance, Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46411?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46411 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-46411 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46411 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq46-c84j-2v2w.

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