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A growing number of critical vulnerabilities has been discovered in various software systems, leaving many organizations to wonder how they can protect themselves from these newly revealed dangers. In this article, we will explore one such vulnerability affecting Veeam Backup & Replication and discuss the potential implications for those who use its products.
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on a system. Four vulnerabilities have been identified in the product, including four high-severity RCE issues and one vulnerability that allows writing files as root. The vulnerabilities affect all versions of Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.1.180 and earlier, with patches available in version 13.0.1.1071. Organizations using Veeam's products are urged to patch their systems and implement additional security measures to protect themselves from potential threats.
Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field, where threats and vulnerabilities are constantly emerging. Recently, a number of critical issues have been discovered in various software systems, leaving many organizations to wonder how they can protect themselves from these newly revealed dangers.
Among the most recent batch of vulnerabilities is one affecting Veeam Backup & Replication, a widely used backup and replication software. According to Veeam's latest security bulletin, four different vulnerabilities have been identified in the product, including a "critical" remote code execution (RCE) issue that could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a system.
The first vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-59470, allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform RCE as the postgres user by sending a malicious interval or order parameter. This means that users with high privileges in Veeam's backup and replication system could potentially be exploited by attackers who have access to these roles.
Veeam has stated that it treats this vulnerability as "high severity," despite its CVSS score of 9.0, which indicates the potential impact on a system. The company notes that while customers can reduce their exposure to exploitation by following Veeam's recommended security guidelines, they should still apply the latest patches as soon as possible.
In addition to the RCE vulnerability in Backup & Replication, three other vulnerabilities have been identified in the product. These include CVE-2025-55125, a vulnerability that allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform RCE as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file; CVE-2025-59468, which allows a Backup Administrator to perform RCE as the postgres user by sending a malicious password parameter; and CVE-2025-59469, which allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root.
All four of these vulnerabilities affect Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.1.180 and all earlier versions of the 13 build. They have been addressed in Backup & Replication version 13.0.1.1071.
While it is not clear if any of these vulnerabilities have been exploited by attackers, the discovery of such issues highlights the need for vigilance on the part of organizations using Veeam's products. Users should take proactive steps to patch their systems and implement additional security measures to protect themselves from potential threats.
Furthermore, this recent batch of vulnerabilities serves as a reminder that cybersecurity is an ongoing process that requires constant attention and effort. As new threats emerge and old ones are discovered, it is essential for organizations to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly.
In the following sections, we will delve deeper into each of these vulnerabilities and explore the potential impact they could have on organizations using Veeam Backup & Replication.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/New-Vulnerabilities-Exposed-A-Growing-Concern-for-Cybersecurity-ehn.shtml
https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/veeam-patches-critical-rce.html
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59470
https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2025-59470/
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55125
https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2025-55125/
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59468
https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2025-59468/
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59469
https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2025-59469/
Published: Wed Jan 7 06:51:34 2026 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
