ZDI-26-368: Quest NetVault Backup NVBUDashboard SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBUDashboard component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires authentication, but the authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The flaw arises from improper validation of user-supplied strings used in SQL queries, enabling code execution with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. Quest has issued an update to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7570 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBUDashboard JSON-RPC message processing. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user input before constructing SQL queries, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 8.8 and coordinated public disclosure on 2026-06-24. Quest has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems with NETWORK SERVICE privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Quest NetVault Backup installation. The vulnerability bypasses authentication, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Quest has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
ZDI-26-368: Quest NetVault Backup NVBUDashboard SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBUDashboard component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires authentication, but the authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The flaw arises from improper validation of user-supplied strings used in SQL queries, enabling code execution with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. Quest has issued an update to address this vulnerability.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7570 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Quest NetVault Backup's NVBUDashboard JSON-RPC message processing. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user input before constructing SQL queries, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 8.8 and coordinated public disclosure on 2026-06-24. Quest has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems with NETWORK SERVICE privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Quest NetVault Backup installation. The vulnerability bypasses authentication, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Quest has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a3c59a24853345fc1ee9677
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 22:26:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 22:28:03 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 23:46:05 UTC
Views: 3
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