CVE-2022-36952: XSS

Published Jul 27, 2022
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Updated

In Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter, a hard-coded credential exists that could be used to exploit the underlying VxSS subsystem. 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Veritas NetBackup>=8.0<8.3.0.2
Veritas NetBackup=9.0
Veritas NetBackup=9.1.0.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36952?

CVE-2022-36952 is a vulnerability in Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter where a hard-coded credential exists that could be used to exploit the VxSS subsystem.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36952?

CVE-2022-36952 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-36952?

CVE-2022-36952 affects Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter 8.x through 8.3.0.2, 9.x through 9.0.0.1, 9.1.x through 9.1.0.1, and 10.

4

How can CVE-2022-36952 be exploited?

CVE-2022-36952 can be exploited by using the hard-coded credential to gain unauthorized access to the VxSS subsystem.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36952?

Veritas has released patches to address CVE-2022-36952. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for the appropriate patch.

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