CVE-2025-23120

Name: CVE-2025-23120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-20T16:15:16.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 18.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-23120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) for domain users.. EPSS estimates a 18.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) for domain users.

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

CVSS 3.0

9.9/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

18.34%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	>= 12.0.0.1402, < 12.3.1.1139

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4724Vendor Advisory
https://labs.watchtowr.com/by-executive-order-we-are-banning-blacklists-domain-level-rce-in-veeam-backup-replication-cve-2025-23120/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23120?

A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) for domain users.

How severe is CVE-2025-23120?

CVE-2025-23120 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23120?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-23120?

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Source: NVD / NIST