CVE-2018-11178
Description
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software version before 4.0.3.1 allows command injection (issue 36 of 46).
AI Insight
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Quest DR Series Disk Backup software before 4.0.3.1 is vulnerable to command injection, allowing remote code execution.
Vulnerability
Quest DR Series Disk Backup software versions before 4.0.3.1 contain a command injection vulnerability (issue 36 of 46) [1]. The vulnerability exists in the web management interface, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary commands.
Exploitation
An attacker with network access to the management interface can exploit this vulnerability without authentication [1]. By sending specially crafted requests, the attacker can inject operating system commands.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with the privileges of the web server, potentially leading to full compromise of the backup appliance [1].
Mitigation
Quest released version 4.0.3.1 to fix this vulnerability [1]. Users should upgrade to this version or later. No workarounds are mentioned in the available 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
1- 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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