Vulnerability Description
Quest NetVault Backup NVBULibraryPort SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest NetVault Backup. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the processing of NVBULibraryPort JSON-RPC messages. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-27631.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Netvault Backup | < 14.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/netvault/14.0.2/release-notes#TOPIRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-373/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9784?
CVE-2026-9784 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Quest NetVault Backup NVBULibraryPort SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest NetVaul...
How severe is CVE-2026-9784?
CVE-2026-9784 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9784?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quest Netvault Backup.