CVE-2024-40711: Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2024
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Updated

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).

Other sources

Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Veeam Backup \& Replication>=12.0.0.1420<12.2.0.334

Event History

Sep 5, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:17 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:19 PM
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 10, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:07 PM
Oct 17, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 18, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:34 PM
Nov 8, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:23 PM
Dec 3, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:07 PM
Mar 20, 2025
News Published
via The Register·06:33 PM
Jun 17, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:42 PM
Jun 18, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:33 PM
Nov 13, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:32 PM
Nov 14, 2025
News Published
via The Register·03:02 PM
Jan 7, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:06 PM
Feb 21, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:50 PM
Jun 9, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:27 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40711?

CVE-2024-40711 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40711?

To fix CVE-2024-40711, it is recommended to update Veeam Backup and Replication to the latest patched version.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40711?

CVE-2024-40711 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.

4

Can CVE-2024-40711 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-40711 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated user.

5

Which versions of Veeam Backup and Replication are affected by CVE-2024-40711?

CVE-2024-40711 affects Veeam Backup and Replication versions between 12.0.0.1420 and 12.2.0.334.

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