How severe is CVE-2021-41570?

CVE-2021-41570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41570?

CVE-2021-41570 primarily affects Veritas Netbackup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41570?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-41570 published?

CVE-2021-41570 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41570

CVE-2021-41570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Veritas Netbackup
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter Analytics 9.1 allows XSS via the NetBackup Master Server Name, Display Name, NetBackup User Name, or NetBackup Password field during a Settings/Configuration Add operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41570?: Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter Analytics 9.1 allows XSS via the NetBackup Master Server Name, Display Name, NetBackup User Name, or NetBackup Password field during a Settings/Configuration Add operation.
How severe is CVE-2021-41570?: CVE-2021-41570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41570?: CVE-2021-41570 primarily affects Veritas Netbackup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-41570 published?: CVE-2021-41570 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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