CVE-2018-11143
Description
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 1 of 46).
AI Insight
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Quest DR Series Disk Backup software before 4.0.3.1 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
Vulnerability
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software versions prior to 4.0.3.1 are vulnerable to command injection [1]. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject arbitrary operating system commands through a crafted request to the management interface.
Exploitation
An attacker with network access to the management interface can send a specially crafted request containing malicious command syntax. No authentication is required if the interface is exposed, but the exact preconditions are not detailed in the available reference.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to full system compromise, including data exfiltration, modification, or denial of service.
Mitigation
Quest released version 4.0.3.1 to address this vulnerability [1]. Users should upgrade to this version or later. No workarounds are documented in the reference.
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2<4.0.3.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <4.0.3.1
- (no CPE)range: <4.0.3.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- packetstormsecurity.com/files/148003/Quest-DR-Series-Disk-Backup-Software-4.0.3-Code-Execution.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/71mitremailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC
- www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-dr-series-disk-backup-multiple-vulnerabilitiesmitrex_refsource_MISC
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