CVE-2026-28199 (GCVE-0-2026-28199)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-18 11:19 – Updated: 2026-09-18 14:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Sensitive File Disclosure via Relative Path Traversal in NetBackup Flex OS Shell
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-18 14:14 UTC
CWE
- CWE-347 - Improper verification of cryptographic signature
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2026-28199 | government-resource |
| https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/mast… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohesity | NetBackup Flex OS |
Affected:
0 , < 6.4
(custom)
|
guessed |
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