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CRITICAL SEVERITY Ransomware Linked
CVE-2022-26501 Veeam · Backup & Replication

Veeam Backup & Replication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

66.73 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.5 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.5% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Dec 13, 2022

Remediation Due

Jan 03, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

The Veeam Distribution Service in the Backup & Replication application allows unauthenticated users to access internal API functions. A remote attacker can send input to the internal API which may lead to uploading and executing of malicious code.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence