CVE-2022-46410
CVE-2022-46410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance
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Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. An attacker with non-root privileges may escalate privileges to root by using specific commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-46410?
- An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. An attacker with non-root privileges may escalate privileges to root by using specific commands.
- How severe is CVE-2022-46410?
- CVE-2022-46410 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-2022-46410 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-46410?
- CVE-2022-46410 affects Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-46410?
- 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-2022-46410 published?
- CVE-2022-46410 was published on 2022-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_flex_scale_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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