How severe is CVE-2024-28222?

CVE-2024-28222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28222?

CVE-2024-28222 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-2024-28222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-28222 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28222 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25339.

When was CVE-2024-28222 published?

CVE-2024-28222 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28222

CVE-2024-28222 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25339
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Veritas Netbackup
Published: 2024-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2, the BPCD process inadequately validates the file path, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28222?: In Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2 and NetBackup Appliance before 3.1.2, the BPCD process inadequately validates the file path, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute a custom file.
How severe is CVE-2024-28222?: CVE-2024-28222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28222?: CVE-2024-28222 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-2024-28222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-28222 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28222 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25339.
When was CVE-2024-28222 published?: CVE-2024-28222 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-010

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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