Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veeam | Veeam Backup \& Replication | >= 12.0.0.1402, < 12.3.0.310 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4693Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40717?
CVE-2024-40717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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-...
How severe is CVE-2024-40717?
CVE-2024-40717 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40717?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication.