CVE-2022-26500
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CVE-2022-26500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper limitation of path names in Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5U3, 9.5U4,10.x, and 11.x allows remote authenticated users access to internal API functions that allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper limitation of path names in Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5U3, 9.5U4,10.x, and 11.x allows remote authenticated users access to internal API functions that allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | >= 10.0.0.4442, < 10.0.1.4854 |
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | >= 11.0.0.825, < 11.0.1.1261 |
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | 9.5.0.1536 |
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | 9.5.4.2615 |
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | 10.0.1.4854 |
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | 11.0.1.1261 |
References
- https://veeam.comVendor Advisory
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4288Vendor Advisory
- https://veeam.comVendor Advisory
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4288Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26500US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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