CVE-2018-11171
CVE-2018-11171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quest Disk Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Quest Disk Backup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 29 of 46).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11171?
- Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 29 of 46).
- How severe is CVE-2018-11171?
- CVE-2018-11171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-11171 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11171?
- CVE-2018-11171 affects Quest Disk Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11171?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-11171 published?
- CVE-2018-11171 was published on 2018-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148003/Quest-DR-Series-Disk-Backup-Software-4.0.3-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/71
- https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-dr-series-disk-backup-multiple-vulnerabilities
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:quest:disk_backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Quest Disk Backup
- CVE-2018-11143 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 1 of 46).
- CVE-2018-11194 — High (CVSS 8.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows privilege escalation (issue 6 of 6).
- CVE-2018-11193 — High (CVSS 8.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows privilege escalation (issue 5 of 6).
- CVE-2018-11192 — High (CVSS 8.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows privilege escalation (issue 4 of 6).
- CVE-2018-11191 — High (CVSS 8.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows privilege escalation (issue 3 of 6).
- CVE-2018-11190 — High (CVSS 8.8): Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows privilege escalation (issue 2 of 6).
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