CVE-2020-10914: Veeam ONE PerformHandshake Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of VEEAM One Agent 9.5.4.4587. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the PerformHandshake method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-10400.

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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Veeam ONE. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the PerformHandshake method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VEEAM ONE=9.5.4.4587
VEEAM ONE

Event History

Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-10914.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Veeam ONE PerformHandshake Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is VEEAM One Agent 9.5.4.4587.

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Is authentication required to exploit this vulnerability?

No, authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

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What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

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