CVE-2026-28197 Details
Description
An authenticated, low-privileged user with access to the NetBackup Flex OS management shell could supply a specially crafted input to a privileged administrative command, causing it to execute arbitrary code with root-level permissions. Successful exploitation grants the attacker unrestricted control over the Flex appliance host and all hosted containers, fully compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
A vulnerability exists in NetBackup Flex OS versions prior to 6.4, allowing authenticated, low-privileged users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This is achieved by injecting specially crafted input into privileged administrative commands within the Flex OS management shell. Exploitation of this vulnerability grants unrestricted control over the Flex appliance host and all hosted containers, severely compromising the system.
Users are advised to upgrade to NetBackup Flex OS version 6.4 or later. For those with access to the management shell, restrict access to authorized administrators only.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Sep 18, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/COH-2026-0001.md | ENISA | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
| https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2026-28197 | ENISA | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-88 | Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') | ENISA |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cohesity NetBackup Flex OS | < 6.4 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | ENISA |
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