Executive Risk Summary
"A low-privileged user with certain roles can perform remote code execution (RCE) by updating existing jobs in Veeam Backup & Replication, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. This vulnerability can be exploited by scheduling a job to run almost immediately, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code with elevated privileges."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Low-privileged user gains access to Veeam Backup & Replication
- 2. User updates an existing job with malicious pre- or post-scripts
- 3. Job is scheduled to run, executing the malicious scripts with elevated privileges
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify user roles and permissions in Veeam Backup & Replication
- Monitor job updates and schedules for suspicious activity
- Implement additional security controls, such as network share restrictions and script validation
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Windows Service
Target Asset VeeamBackupSvc
Standard Path C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (Veeam). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Potential disruption to backup and replication services during patching
Internal Work Notes
Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability (CVE-2024-40717) - low-privileged user RCE via job updates, requires immediate patching and security review
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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.