CVE-2024-40711
Published: October 17, 2024
Official Description
Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulnerability
Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.68197 indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV. It is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated users.
Organizations using Veeam Backup and Replication should apply the latest security patches immediately. Restrict network access to Veeam servers and ensure strong authentication is enforced.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-40711 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-2024-40711 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-40711 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1