CVE-2024-40710: High severity veeam vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2024
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Updated

A series of related high-severity vulnerabilities, the most notable enabling remote code execution (RCE) as the service account and extraction of sensitive information (savedcredentials and passwords). Exploiting these vulnerabilities requires a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication<12.2.0.334

Event History

Sep 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40710?

CVE-2024-40710 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40710?

To fix CVE-2024-40710, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Veeam for Backup & Replication.

3

What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2024-40710?

CVE-2024-40710 enables exploitation that can lead to remote code execution and extraction of sensitive credentials.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-40710?

CVE-2024-40710 affects users with low-privileged roles within Veeam Backup & Replication.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-40710?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-40710 include unauthorized remote access and the compromise of sensitive data.

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