CVE-2026-108925
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Cross-Site Scripting in Cohesity NetBackup Administration Console

Publication date: 2026-10-11

Last updated on: 2026-10-11

Assigner: Israel National Cyber Directorate

Description
Improper neutralization of Script-Related HTML tags in a web page (basic XSS) vulnerability in Cohesity NetBackup Administration Console web interface. This issue affects NetBackup Administration Console web interface:  versions before 11.2. https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/COH-2026-0002.md

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Published
2026-10-11
Last Modified
2026-10-11
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-10-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-108925
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97121

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Cohesity NetBackup Administration Console web interface versions before 11.2

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CWE ID Description
CWE-80 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Executive Summary

This is a basic Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Cohesity NetBackup Administration Console web interface. It occurs due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of Script-Related HTML tags in the NetBackup Administration Console web interface. To detect it, inspect web traffic for unfiltered HTML or JavaScript injection attempts targeting the web interface. Check server logs for unusual input patterns or script tags in form submissions. Use tools like curl or browser developer tools to send test payloads such as <script>alert(1)</script> to input fields and observe if they are rendered or executed.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system controls.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy). Organizations may face fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to non-compliance with security requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade NetBackup Administration Console web interface to version 11.2 or later to address the XSS vulnerability.

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