CVE-2022-41320
CVE-2022-41320 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veritas System Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-922.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Veritas System Recovery
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Veritas System Recovery (VSR) versions 18 and 21 store a network destination password in the Windows registry during configuration of the backup configuration. This vulnerability could provide a Windows user (who has sufficient privileges) to access a network file system that they were not authorized to access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41320?
- Veritas System Recovery (VSR) versions 18 and 21 store a network destination password in the Windows registry during configuration of the backup configuration. This vulnerability could provide a Windows user (who has sufficient privileges) to access a network file system that they were not authorized to access.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41320?
- CVE-2022-41320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-41320 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-41320?
- CVE-2022-41320 affects Veritas System Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-41320?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-41320 published?
- CVE-2022-41320 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:system_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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