CVE-2024-40717
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CVE-2024-40717 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a low-privileged user with certain roles to perform remote code execution (RCE) by updating existing jobs. These jobs can be configured to run pre- and post-scripts, which can be located on a network share and are executed with elevated privileges by default. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a low-privileged user with certain roles to perform remote code execution (RCE) by updating existing jobs. These jobs can be configured to run pre- and post-scripts, which can be located on a network share and are executed with elevated privileges by default. The user can update a job and schedule it to run almost immediately, allowing arbitrary code execution on the server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | >= 12.0.0.1402, < 12.3.0.310 |
References
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4693Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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