CVE-2024-42453

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2024-42453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability Veeam Backup & Replication allows low-privileged users to control and modify configurations on connected virtual infrastructure hosts. This includes the ability to power off virtual machines, delete files in storage, and make configuration changes, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS) and data integrity issues. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability Veeam Backup & Replication allows low-privileged users to control and modify configurations on connected virtual infrastructure hosts. This includes the ability to power off virtual machines, delete files in storage, and make configuration changes, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS) and data integrity issues. The vulnerability is caused by improper permission checks in methods accessed via management services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.33%

24.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VeeamVeeam Backup \& Replication>= 12.0.0.1402, < 12.3.0.310

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42453?
A vulnerability Veeam Backup & Replication allows low-privileged users to control and modify configurations on connected virtual infrastructure hosts. This includes the ability to power off virtual machines, delete files in storage, and make configuration changes, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS) and data integrity issues. The vulnerability is caused by improper permission checks in methods accessed via management services.
How severe is CVE-2024-42453?
CVE-2024-42453 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42453?
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