CVE-2024-40710

Name: CVE-2024-40710
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-07T17:15:13.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40710 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A series of related high-severity vulnerabilities, the most notable enabling remote code execution (RCE) as the service account and extraction of sensitive information (savedcredentials and passwords). Exploiting these vulnerabilities requires a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A series of related high-severity vulnerabilities, the most notable enabling remote code execution (RCE) as the service account and extraction of sensitive information (savedcredentials and passwords). Exploiting these vulnerabilities requires a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	< 12.2.0.334

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4649Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40710?

How severe is CVE-2024-40710?

CVE-2024-40710 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40710?

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