CVE-2024-28222VulnerabilityPublished 7 Mar 2024Updated 15 Nov 2024

CVE-2024-28222: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 8.1.2 : patch Veritas NetBackup as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

9.8Critical

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Affects: Veritas NetBackup before 8.1.2
Patch: Available – fixed in 8.1.2, 3.1.2

CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Availability: High
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
User Interaction: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Availability: High: There is total loss of availability, resulting in the attacker being able to fully deny access to resources in the impacted component; this loss is either sustained (while the attacker continues to deliver the attack) or persistent (the condition persists even after the attack has completed). Alternatively, the attacker has the ability to deny some availability, but the loss of availability presents a direct, serious consequence to the impacted component (e.g., the attacker cannot disrupt existing connections, but can prevent new connections; the attacker can repeatedly exploit a vulnerability that, in each instance of a successful attack, leaks a only small amount of memory, but after repeated exploitation causes a service to become completely unavailable).
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: High: There is a total loss of integrity, or a complete loss of protection. For example, the attacker is able to modify any/all files protected by the impacted component. Alternatively, only some files can be modified, but malicious modification would present a direct, serious consequence to the impacted component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately inventory their Veritas NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance deployments to identify affected versions. Since patches are not yet available, implement network-level controls to restrict access to the BPCD service, limiting exposure to trusted management networks only. Employ firewall rules and segmentation to isolate backup servers from untrusted networks. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual file upload activities or execution attempts related to the BPCD process. Apply strict access controls and disable unnecessary services on backup appliances. Prepare to deploy vendor patches promptly once released and test them in a controlled environment before production rollout. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems with custom signatures targeting exploitation attempts. Maintain regular backups of backup server configurations and data to enable recovery in case of compromise. Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response and mitigation.

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.

Impact

The impact of CVE-2024-28222 is severe for organizations worldwide, especially those relying on Veritas NetBackup for backup and disaster recovery. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution without authentication, enabling attackers to gain control over backup servers. This can result in theft or destruction of backup data, undermining data integrity and availability, and potentially facilitating ransomware attacks or data breaches. The compromise of backup infrastructure can also disrupt recovery processes, prolonging downtime after incidents. Enterprises in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure are particularly vulnerable due to their reliance on secure backup solutions. The widespread deployment of Veritas NetBackup amplifies the scale of potential impact, affecting organizations globally. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability as a foothold for lateral movement within networks, increasing overall risk.

References

veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-010 (opens in a new tab)

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