CVE-2026-28199

An authenticated user with access to the NetBackup Flex OS management shell could read arbitrary files from the underlying operating system by supplying a specially crafted path argument to a diagnostic command. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive system configuration and credential material stored on the appliance.

CVSS v3 3.3 LOW

3.3^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/COH-2026-0001.md
https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2026-28199

Configurations

No configuration.

History

18 Sep 2026, 12:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-09-18 12:17

Updated : 2026-09-18 19:24

NVD link : CVE-2026-28199

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28199

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28199

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

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