CVE-2025-59469
CWE-200Published: January 8, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root.
Risk Analysis
This critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root. The CVSS score of 9.0 indicates a severe impact on system integrity and confidentiality, requiring immediate attention.
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. Review and restrict the privileges of Backup and Tape Operator accounts to prevent unauthorized file writes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-59469 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.0.
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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-59469 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts