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Arbitrary Code Execution via Backup Job Modification in Veeam Backup & Replication

IdentifiersCVE-2025-24286CWE-269· Improper Privilege Management

CVE-2025-24286 affects Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.1.1139 and all earlier 12.x releases. The vulnerability allows an authenticated user assigned the Backup Operator role to modify backup jobs in a way that can result in arbitrary code execution. Based on the provided content, the issue is tied to insufficient restriction of actions available to that role within backup job modification workflows. No specific vulnerable function or code path was provided in the source content.

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Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the Veeam Backup & Replication environment. This would allow a user with Backup Operator privileges to move beyond intended role boundaries and execute attacker-controlled code, potentially compromising the backup server and associated backup infrastructure.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, restrict assignment of the Backup Operator role to only fully trusted administrators, review and reduce role memberships, monitor and audit backup job modifications, and limit access to Veeam Backup & Replication management interfaces to trusted administrative networks and accounts. Apply the vendor update as soon as possible, as patching is the primary mitigation identified in the provided content.

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Upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication to version 12.3.2 build 12.3.2.3617 or later. The provided content states that a corrective update is available and recommends immediate patching for affected installations.
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