CVE-2024-28222 Path traversal in n/a
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit inadequate path validation in the BPCD process to upload and execute arbitrary files, leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2024-28222?
CVE-2024-28222 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 7 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2, the BPCD process inadequately validates the file path, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28222?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Veritas Netbackup, Veritas Netbackup Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-28222 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28222 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Veritas Netbackup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmx8-2m2f-ggxf.