Is CVE-2023-27532 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-27532 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-27532 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27532?

CVE-2023-27532 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-27532

Published: August 22, 2023

EPSS:82.66%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.2th

Official Description

Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect component contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user operating within the backup infrastructure network perimeter to obtain encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database. This may lead to an attacker gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2023-08-22Federal patch deadline: 2023-09-12⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect component has a missing authentication vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user within the backup infrastructure network to obtain encrypted credentials. With an EPSS score of 0.82663, there is a high probability of this vulnerability being exploited. It is also listed in CISA's KEV, confirming active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated users within the backup infrastructure network perimeter.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security patches and updates for Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect. Ensure strict network segmentation and access controls are in place for backup infrastructure.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-27532 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-27532 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.