Is CVE-2024-22901 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-22901 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-22901 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-22901 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22901?

CVE-2024-22901 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22901

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 2, 2024· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to use default MYSQL credentials.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 uses default MySQL credentials, which could allow unauthorized access to the underlying database. This is a critical risk that could lead to data exposure or system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Immediately update the default MySQL credentials to secure, unique values.

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-2024-22901 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.