CVE-2026-77098: Commvault Private Metrics Server SQL injection

CVE-2026-77098 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-09-08

Commvault's Private Metrics Server, a monitoring and data collection component used in enterprise backup and disaster recovery environments, contains an SQL injection vulnerability in its database query handling. An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or service disruption affecting business continuity operations.

Vendors: Commvault.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-77098 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-77098 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-77098?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 8 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Commvault Private Metrics Server 11.46.0-11.46.19, 11.44.0-11.44.19, 11.40.0-11.40.71, 11.36.0-11.36.122.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-77098?
A patch was published on 2026-09-08: Patches available: 11.46.20+, 11.44.20+, 11.40.72+, 11.36.123+ Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-77098 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-77098?
Check whether you run Commvault Private Metrics Server at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is a classic SQL injection flaw in the Private Metrics Server component affecting database operations. The attack vector is network-based, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through untrusted input. Commvault has issued patches for affected versions across multiple release branches (11.46, 11.44, 11.40, and 11.36), with fixes available in 11.46.20, 11.44.20, 11.40.72, and 11.36.123 respectively. The CVSS 8.8 score reflects high severity, indicating significant impact on confidentiality and integrity of the database.

Affected products

  • Commvault Private Metrics Server 11.46.0-11.46.19, 11.44.0-11.44.19, 11.40.0-11.40.71, 11.36.0-11.36.122

Timeline

  • 2026-09-08: disclosed
  • 2026-09-08: patched: Patches available: 11.46.20+, 11.44.20+, 11.40.72+, 11.36.123+

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