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Commvault CVE-2025-57791

MEDIUM
Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') (CWE-88)
2025-08-20 050066fd-a2f9-4f32-ab5d-4c53f48bc333
6.9
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Argument sanitization
Impact

CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 40.31%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 40.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A security vulnerability has been identified that allows remote attackers to inject or manipulate command-line arguments passed to internal components due to insufficient input validation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 40.3% and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-88. A security vulnerability has been identified that allows remote attackers to inject or manipulate command-line arguments passed to internal components due to insufficient input validation. Successful exploitation results in a valid user session for a low privilege role. Affected products include: Commvault.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been identified that allows remote attackers to inject or manipulate command-line arguments passed to internal components due to insufficient input validation. Successful exploitation results in a valid user session for a low privilege role.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using A security vulnerability should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-57791 rated CVSS 6.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. With an EPSS score of 40%, this vulnerability has elevated exploitation probability. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.1/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
40.3%
Top 3% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 40.3%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes

Priority Score

109
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +40
CVSS: +34
PoC: +20
Weaponized: +15
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:commvault:commvault:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-34028 CRITICAL POC
9.3 Apr 22

Commvault Command Center Innovation Release allows unauthenticated remote code execution through path traversal in ZIP f

CVE-2025-57788 MEDIUM POC
6.9 Aug 20

A vulnerability in a known login mechanism allows unauthenticated attackers to execute API calls without requiring user

CVE-2025-57790 HIGH POC
8.7 Aug 20

A security vulnerability has been identified that allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized file system access thr

CVE-2017-3195 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 16

Commvault Edge Communication Service (cvd) prior to version 11 SP7 or version 11 SP6 with hotfix 590 is prone to a stack

CVE-2025-3928 HIGH
8.7 Apr 25

Commvault Web Server allows authenticated remote attackers to create and execute webshells, exploited in the wild alongs

CVE-2020-25780 HIGH POC
7.5 Oct 29

In CommCell in Commvault before 14.68, 15.x before 15.58, 16.x before 16.44, 17.x before 17.29, and 18.x before 18.13, D

CVE-2025-57789 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Aug 20

During the brief window between installation and the first administrator login, remote attackers may exploit the default

CVE-2015-7253 CRITICAL
10.0 Nov 04

The Web Console in Commvault Edge Server 10 R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted seri

CVE-2026-77099 CRITICAL
9.3 Oct 13

Unauthenticated remote command execution in Commvault CVFS, the file system component shipped with Commvault Grid (Hyper

CVE-2026-77089 CRITICAL
9.3 Sep 08

Authentication bypass in the Commvault Command Center API allows remote unauthenticated attackers to circumvent privileg

CVE-2026-13738 CRITICAL
9.2 Aug 11

Authorization bypass in Commvault CommServe allows remote attackers to invoke a limited set of command-execution operati

CVE-2026-13737 CRITICAL
9.2 Aug 11

Authorization bypass in Commvault CommServe permits attackers to circumvent the command-execution allowlist, gaining uns

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