CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11318

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cobian Backup 11 client allows man-in-the-middle attackers to add and execute new backup tasks when the master server is spoofed. Additionally, the attacker can execute system commands remotely by abusing pre-backup events.

Risk Assessment

The organization is exposed to unauthorized modifications of backup tasks and the potential for remote execution of dangerous system commands, which could lead to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure communication with the master server and implement identity verification to prevent spoofing. Monitoring and restricting access to pre-backup events should also be considered.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cobian Backup 11 client allows man-in-the-middle attackers to add and execute new backup tasks when the master server is spoofed. In addition, the attacker can execute system commands remotely by abusing pre-backup events.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS