Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohesity | NetBackup Flex OS | < 6.4 | 6.4 |
References
- https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2026-28199 government-resource
- https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/COH-2026-0001.md vendor-advisory