How severe is CVE-2022-46412?

CVE-2022-46412 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-2022-46412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46412?

CVE-2022-46412 affects Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46412?

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-2022-46412 published?

CVE-2022-46412 was published on 2022-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46412

CVE-2022-46412 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance
Published: 2022-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. A non-privileged user may escape a restricted shell and execute privileged commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46412?: An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. A non-privileged user may escape a restricted shell and execute privileged commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-46412?: CVE-2022-46412 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-2022-46412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46412?: CVE-2022-46412 affects Veritas Netbackup Flex Scale Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46412?: 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-2022-46412 published?: CVE-2022-46412 was published on 2022-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-019#issue4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_flex_scale_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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