CVE-2023-27532

Name: CVE-2023-27532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-10T22:15:10.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 77.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27532 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This may lead to gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 77.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This may lead to gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

77.61%

99.5th 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 Sep 12, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	< 11.0.1.1261
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	11.0.1.1261
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	12.0.0.1420

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4424Vendor Advisory
https://www.veeam.com/kb4424Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27532US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27532?

How severe is CVE-2023-27532?

CVE-2023-27532 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27532?

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