CVE-2024-40711
Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulne - [Actively Exploited]
Description
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
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Published Date :
Sept. 7, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2024, 12:51 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
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.
https://www.veeam.com/kb4649 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40711
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-40711 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-40711.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://www.veeam.com/kb4649 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-40711 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.veeam.com/kb4649 No Types Assigned https://www.veeam.com/kb4649 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-502 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0.1420 up to (excluding) 12.2.0.334 -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Oct. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Due Date 2024-11-07 Added Vulnerability Name Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulnerability Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Date Added 2024-10-17 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 09, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-502 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). Added Reference HackerOne https://www.veeam.com/kb4649 [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3 HackerOne AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-40711 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-40711
weaknesses.