ZDI-CAN-27061: ZDI-25-963: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. User interaction on the part of an administrator is needed additionally. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-48982.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-27061?
ZDI-CAN-27061 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-27061?
To fix ZDI-CAN-27061, update your Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows to the latest version provided by Veeam.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-27061 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-27061 facilitates local privilege escalation attacks on systems with the affected software.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-27061?
Any user of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows may be affected by ZDI-CAN-27061 if the software is not updated.
What conditions are necessary for exploiting ZDI-CAN-27061?
An attacker must have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-27061.