Path Traversal in Veeam Veeam_backup_\&_replication
CVE-2022-26500
Improper limitation of path names in Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5U3, 9.5U4,10.x, and 11.x allows remote authenticated users access to internal API functions that allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.059 (92.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Veeam Veeam_backup_\&_replication — versions 9.5.0.1536, 9.5.4.2615, 10.0.1.4854
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-26500?
- CVE-2022-26500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam_backup_\&_replication, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-03-17.
- How severe is CVE-2022-26500?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-26500 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2022-26500 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-12-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.