CVE-2022-26501

Name: CVE-2022-26501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T21:15:08.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 4.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26501 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Veeam Backup & Replication 10.x and 11.x has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Veeam Backup & Replication 10.x and 11.x has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.28%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 3, 2023.

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	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-2022-26501US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26501?

Veeam Backup & Replication 10.x and 11.x has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).

How severe is CVE-2022-26501?

CVE-2022-26501 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26501?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST