What is CVE-2023-28759?

CVE-2023-28759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-23.

How severe is CVE-2023-28759?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup

CVE-2023-28759

An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup before 10.0 on Windows. A vulnerability in the way the client validates the path to a DLL prior to loading may allow a lower-level user to elevate privileges and compromise the system.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Veritas Netbackup
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

cve@mitre.org

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28759?: CVE-2023-28759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-28759?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.