CVE-2016-4898: The datamover module in the Linux version of NovaBACKUP DataCenter before 09.06.03.0353 is vulnerable to remot

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2016-4898 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting novabackup datacenter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The datamover module in the Linux version of NovaBACKUP DataCenter before 09.06.03.0353 is vulnerable to remote command execution via unspecified attack vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: novastor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-13 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy novabackup-datacenter || rpm -q novabackup-datacenter || novabackup-datacenter --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-4898?

novabackup datacenter: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-4898 being exploited?

CVE-2016-4898 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-4898 affect?

CVE-2016-4898 affects novabackup datacenter. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The datamover module in the Linux version of NovaBACKUP DataCenter before 09.06.03.0353 is vulnerable to remote command execution via unspecified attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-4898?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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CVE-2016-4899 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE The datamover module in the Linux version of NovaBACKUP DataCenter before 09.06.03.0353 is vulnerable to remot

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