Improper Path Name Limitation in Veeam Backup & Replication Software
CVE-2022-26500

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Veeam
Status
Backup \& Replication
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2022

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 20%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2022-26500?

A vulnerability exists in Veeam Backup & Replication versions 9.5U3, 9.5U4, 10.x, and 11.x due to improper restriction of path names. This flaw permits remote authenticated users to access sensitive internal API functionalities. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can upload and execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected systems.

CISA has reported CVE-2022-26500

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2022-26500 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://veeam.com
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.veeam.com/kb4288
x_refsource_MISC

EPSS Score

20% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

JSON
.