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Unauthenticated credential extraction in Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect

IdentifiersCVE-2023-27532CWE-306· Missing Authentication for…Also known asveeam_cve_2023_27532

CVE-2023-27532 is a vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication, specifically referenced in the provided content as affecting the Cloud Connect functionality/component, that allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain encrypted credentials stored in the product’s configuration database via unauthenticated API access. The content characterizes the issue as a missing authentication for a critical function / unauthenticated API access for credential extraction. Successful exploitation exposes credential material used by the backup infrastructure and has been observed in real intrusions as a precursor to broader compromise of Veeam backup servers and associated infrastructure.

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Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

What an attacker gets, and what they’ve been doing with it.

Exploitation allows attackers to retrieve encrypted credentials from the Veeam Backup & Replication configuration database. In observed incidents, this access enabled threat actors to gain access to backup infrastructure hosts, accelerate post-compromise operations, and support follow-on activity including credential dumping, remote command execution, lateral movement, malicious payload deployment, and ransomware operations. Because backup infrastructure is highly privileged and often connected to many managed systems, compromise can materially degrade recovery capability and expand attacker reach across the environment.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Until remediation is completed, reduce exposure of Veeam Backup & Replication services by removing public internet access where possible, restricting access to trusted management networks, and tightly controlling remote access paths. Monitor for signs of exploitation against Veeam servers, especially credential-dump attempts, PowerShell activity, xp_cmdshell invocation, LSASS access, and anomalous access to the configuration database. Because the vulnerability exposes stored credentials, rotate credentials associated with Veeam services, backup repositories, managed hosts, and any accounts stored in or accessible from the configuration database after suspected or confirmed compromise.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor-provided security updates for Veeam Backup & Replication that address CVE-2023-27532. The provided content does not specify exact fixed versions, so that information is currently not available from the supplied material. Organizations should prioritize patching internet-reachable or otherwise exposed Veeam Backup & Replication / Cloud Connect deployments and validate that no vulnerable instances remain accessible.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

2 valid exploits after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos (1 hidden).

VALID 2 / 3 TOTALView more in app
CVE-2023-27532MaturityPoCVerified exploit

This repository contains a C# proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-27532, a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication. The main exploit logic resides in Program.cs, which allows an attacker to connect to a Veeam Backup & Replication service over TCP (default port 9401) and either extract all stored credentials in plaintext or execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM on the remote server. The exploit uses the Veeam remote invoke service via a net.tcp endpoint, crafting XML payloads to trigger the vulnerability. The repository includes Visual Studio project files, configuration, and references to Veeam DLLs (which must be present to build the exploit). The exploit is operational and requires network access to the vulnerable service. No detection-only scripts are present; the code is a working exploit. The Readme.md provides usage instructions and credits prior research.

sfewer-r7Disclosed Mar 23, 2023csharpxmlnetwork
CVE-2023-27532MaturityPoCVerified exploit

This repository is a proof-of-concept (POC) exploit for CVE-2023-27532, a vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication. The exploit is implemented in C# (.NET 6.0) and consists of a Visual Studio solution with the main logic in 'CVE-2023-27532/Program.cs'. The exploit connects to the Veeam server's net.tcp API endpoint (default port 9401), abuses unsecured remote procedure calls ('CredentialsDbScopeGetAllCreds' and 'CredentialsDbScopeFindCredentials'), and extracts all stored credentials by deserializing the server's responses. The extracted credentials (usernames and passwords) are printed to the console. The repository includes supporting code for serialization/deserialization and the necessary service interface definitions. No authentication is required to exploit the vulnerability, making it a critical issue for unpatched Veeam servers. The README provides usage instructions, mitigation advice, and references for further technical analysis.

horizon3aiDisclosed Mar 18, 2023csharpnetwork
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Threat actor evidence1

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