CVE-2025-9120
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Code Injection in OpenText Carbonite Safe Server Backup Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-02-24

Last updated on: 2026-02-24

Assigner: OpenText

Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in OpenText™ Carbonite Safe Server Backup allows Code Injection.  The vulnerability could be exploited through an open port, potentially allowing unauthorized access. This issue affects Carbonite Safe Server Backup: through 6.8.3.

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Published
2026-02-24
Last Modified
2026-02-24
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-9120
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207564

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Vendor Product Version / Range
opentext carbonite_safe_server_backup to 6.8.4 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Mitigation Strategies

The recommended mitigation is to upgrade Carbonite Safe Server Backup to version 6.8.4 or later.

For further assistance, users are advised to contact Carbonite support via the My Support Portal.

Executive Summary

CVE-2025-9120 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenText™ Carbonite Safe Server Backup, specifically affecting versions 6.8.3 and earlier.

The vulnerability arises from improper control of code generation, also known as code injection, which can be exploited through an open port.

This means an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system without authorization.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your system by exploiting an open port.

Once exploited, the attacker could execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to system compromise, data loss, or further malicious activity.

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