Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution via Job Update
CVE-2024-40717
8.8HIGH
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
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