What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37045?

CVE-2020-37045 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37045?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37045. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37045?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all NetBackup installations and identify affected versions; isolate or restrict network access to INET Daemon services from untrusted networks. Within 7 days: Deploy network segmentation to limit INET Daemon exposure; implement enhanced monitoring and logging for suspicious connections to backup infrastructure. Within 30 days: Contact Veritas for patched version availability and begin staged deployment; if patches remain unavailable, evaluate alternative backup solutions or implement compensating controls (see below) as permanent interim measures.

CVE-2020-37045

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-01 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:01 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 03, 2026 - 16:44 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 01, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

AnalysisAI

NetBackup INET Daemon service contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the NetBackup INET Daemon component. Veritas NetBackup 7.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NetBackup INET Daemon service that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\bpinetd.exe to inject malicious code that would execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: NetBackup INET Daemon service. Component: NetBackup INET Daemon.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2020-37045 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2020-37045

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CVSS VectorNVD

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