How severe is CVE-2019-9868?

CVE-2019-9868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-9868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9868?

CVE-2019-9868 affects Veritas Netbackup Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9868?

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-2019-9868 published?

CVE-2019-9868 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9868

CVE-2019-9868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Veritas Netbackup Appliance
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Web Console in Veritas NetBackup Appliance through 3.1.2. The SMTP password is displayed to an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9868?: An issue was discovered in the Web Console in Veritas NetBackup Appliance through 3.1.2. The SMTP password is displayed to an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2019-9868?: CVE-2019-9868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9868?: CVE-2019-9868 affects Veritas Netbackup Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9868?: 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-2019-9868 published?: CVE-2019-9868 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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