#VU96913 Path traversal in Backup & Replication - CVE-2024-39718

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96913

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39718

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Backup & Replication
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Veeam

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Backup & Replication: 11a 11.0.1.1261 P20220302 - 12.1.2.172

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External links
https://www.veeam.com/kb4649

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.