CVE-2024-40711
9.8CRITICALA deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
Published: 9/7/2024Updated: 10/30/2025
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution.
Required Action:
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date:
2024-11-07
Known Ransomware Use
Description
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
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Affected Products
veeamveeam_backup_\&_replication
References
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4649Vendor Advisory
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/veeam-backup-response-rce-with-auth-but-mostly-without-auth-cve-2024-40711-2/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-40711US Government Resource