Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution via Job Update
CVE-2024-40717

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Veeam
Status
Backup & Replication
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2024

Summary

A security flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication enables low-privileged users to execute remote code by manipulating job configurations. This vulnerability arises when users are allowed to update existing backup jobs, which can include pre- and post-scripts located on a network share. These scripts are executed with elevated privileges by default, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the server when jobs are scheduled to run.

Affected Version(s)

Backup & Replication 12.2

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4693

CVSS V3.0

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

  • Vulnerability published

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