CVE-2017-12478

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: August 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

It was discovered that the api/storage web interface in Unitrends Backup (UB) before 10.0.0 has an issue in which one of its input parameters was not validated. A remote attacker could use this flaw to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands with root privilege on the target system.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43030/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45559/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/000005756
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43030/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45559/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
78.3%
100th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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