CVE-2024-28222
CWE-22Published: March 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Risk Analysis
Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance are vulnerable to unauthenticated file upload and execution due to improper path validation in the BPCD process. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, carrying a CVSS score of 9.8. It is not currently known to be exploited in the wild.
No public exploit is currently known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV.
Administrators must update Veritas NetBackup to version 8.1.2 or later and NetBackup Appliance to version 3.1.2 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-28222 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-28222 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts