CVE-2024-40715
CWE-294Published: November 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Manager has been identified, which allows attackers to perform authentication bypass. Attackers must be able to perform Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-40715 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-40715 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts