CVE-2018-11169
Description
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 27 of 46).
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Command injection in Quest DR Series Disk Backup before 4.0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Vulnerability
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software versions before 4.0.3.1 contain a command injection vulnerability (issue 27 of 46). The flaw exists in the web interface or management component, where unsanitized user input is passed to system commands. No authentication is required to trigger the vulnerability [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the affected service. No prior authentication or user interaction is needed. The attack is network-based and can be executed remotely [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the system user (likely root or administrator), leading to full compromise of the backup appliance. This includes data exfiltration, destruction, or use as a pivot point within the network [1].
Mitigation
The fix is included in version 4.0.3.1 of Quest DR Series Disk Backup software. Users should upgrade to this version or later. No workarounds are documented [1].
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
1- Range: <4.0.3.1
Patches
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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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