CVE-2026-9785 Details
Description
Quest NetVault Backup NVBULibrarySlot 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 NVBULibrarySlot 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-27630.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Quest NetVault Backup versions through 14.0.2. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied strings in NVBULibrarySlot JSON-RPC messages, allowing authenticated attackers to inject SQL and execute arbitrary code in the context of the NETWORK SERVICE account. Notably, the authentication requirement can be bypassed.
Quest has released a patch for this vulnerability in NetVault Backup version 14.0.2. Users should refer to the Quest NetVault 14.0.2 Installation Guide for instructions on applying the update.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/netvault/14.0.2/release-notes#TOPIC-2338529 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-374/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| quest netvault backup | < 14.0.2 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |