Headline
CVE-2022-26501: CVE-2022-26500 | CVE-2022-26501
Veeam Backup & Replication 10.x and 11.x has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).
KB ID:
4288
Product:
Veeam Backup & Replication | 9.5 | 10 | 11
Published:
2022-03-12
Last Modified:
2022-03-18
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Challenge
Multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-26500, CVE-2022-26501) in Veeam Backup & Replication allow executing malicious code remotely without authentication. This may lead to gaining control over the target system.
Severity: Critical
CVSS v3 score: 9.8
Cause
The Veeam Distribution Service (TCP 9380 by default) allows unauthenticated users to access internal API functions. A remote attacker may send input to the internal API which may lead to uploading and executing of malicious code.
Solution
Patches are available for the following Veeam Backup & Replication versions:
- 11a (build 11.0.1.1261 P20220302)
- 10a (build 10.0.1.4854 P20220304)
Notes:
- The patch must be installed on the Veeam Backup & Replication server. Managed servers with Veeam Distribution Service will be updated automatically after installing the patch.
- All new deployments of Veeam Backup & Replication version 11a and 10a installed using the ISO images dated 20220302 or later are not vulnerable.
- If you are using Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5, please upgrade to a supported product version.
- Temporary mitigation of the vulnerabilities: Stop and disable the Veeam Distribution Service. The Veeam Distribution Service is installed on the Veeam Backup & Replication server and servers specified as distribution servers in Protection Groups.
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