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Veeam Backup and Replication 12.x < 12.3.1.1139 Authenticated RCE (March 2025) (KB4724)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 232985

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Synopsis

The version of Veeam Backup and Replication installed on the remote Windows host is affected by an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of Veeam Backup and Replication installed on the remote Windows host is 12.x prior to 12.3.1.1139. It is, therefore, affected by an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability:

 - A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) by authenticated domain users. Note: This vulnerability only impacts domain-joined backup servers, which is against the Security & Compliance Best Practices. (CVE-2025-23120)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Veeam Backup and Replication version 12.3.1.1139 or later.

See Also

https://www.veeam.com/kb4724

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 232985

File Name: veeam_backup_and_replication_kb4724.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/20/2025

Updated: 3/20/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-23120

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.9

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:veeam:backup_and_replication

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Veeam Backup and Replication

Patch Publication Date: 3/19/2025

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/19/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-23120