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CVE-2016-7399

scripts/license.pl in Veritas NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1...

Critical CVSS 9.8

Overview

scripts/license.pl in Veritas NetBackup Appliance 2.6.0.x through 2.6.0.4, 2.6.1.x through 2.6.1.2, 2.7.x through 2.7.3, and 3.0.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostName parameter to appliancews/getLicense.

CWE: CWE-77 Published: 2017-01-04T21:59:00.167
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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