CVE-2022-46411
CVE-2022-46411 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Access 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Veritas Access Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0 and Access Appliance through 8.0.100. A default password is persisted after installation and may be discovered and used to escalate privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-46411?
- An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0 and Access Appliance through 8.0.100. A default password is persisted after installation and may be discovered and used to escalate privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-46411?
- CVE-2022-46411 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-2022-46411 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-46411?
- CVE-2022-46411 primarily affects Veritas Access Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-46411?
- 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-2022-46411 published?
- CVE-2022-46411 was published on 2022-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:access_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_flex_scale_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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