CVE-2025-55125 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55125?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication.

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veeam	Veeam Backup \& Replication	>= 13.0.0.4967, < 13.0.1.1071

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4792Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.

How severe is CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55125?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication.