CVE-2026-28199

4.8 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds No fix listed Crypto

What it is

An authenticated user with access to the NetBackup Flex OS management shell could read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system by supplying a specially crafted path argument to a diagnostic command. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive system configuration and credential material stored on the appliance.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-09-18 12:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-09-18 19:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-09-18 12:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-09-18 19:24 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-347
Record status: Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 4.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Download Square Reddit

References

NVD record · CVE.org record