CVE-2025-59468
CWE-77Published: January 8, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
This vulnerability allows a Backup Administrator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as the postgres user by sending a
malicious password parameter.
Risk Analysis
This critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a Backup Administrator to achieve remote code execution as the postgres user. With a CVSS score of 9.1, this flaw presents a high risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its remote exploitability (AV:N) and low attack complexity (AC:L) mean it could be easily exploited by an authenticated attacker.
Apply the latest security patches for Veeam Backup & Replication. Enforce strong password policies and regularly audit Backup Administrator accounts for suspicious activity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-59468 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 9.1.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-59468 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts