A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 and all earlier version 12 builds are affected. Fixed in build 12.2.0.334.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 12.2.0.334
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The affected software is not named in the provided title or description, so the specific product cannot be identified from this information. If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker who does not need to log in to remotely run their own commands on the affected system.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- Veeam Backup and Recovery
From 12.1.2 · through 12.1.2
References 1
veeam.com
Questions about CVE-2024-40711
What does this mean?
The product deserializes untrusted data without proper checks, and a malicious payload can be sent to it. This allows remote code execution on the affected system without authentication.Source: veeam.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 and all earlier version 12 builds are affected. To check a build, look at the version shown for the installed Veeam Backup & Replication product.Source: veeam.com
What should I do about it?
Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 12.2 (build 12.2.0.334), which contains the fix.Source: veeam.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-10-17, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data