CVE-2024-22899: n/a
Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-22899 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability affecting Vinchin Backup & Recovery version 7.2. The issue resides in the syncNtpTime function, which can be exploited by an attacker with valid privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which involves improper control of code generation or execution. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high-severity flaw exploitable over the network with low complexity and no user interaction. No known exploits in the wild or vendor advisories with patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system. This can lead to full compromise of the backup server, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected service to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving the syncNtpTime function.
CVE-2024-22899: n/a
Description
Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-22899 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability affecting Vinchin Backup & Recovery version 7.2. The issue resides in the syncNtpTime function, which can be exploited by an attacker with valid privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which involves improper control of code generation or execution. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high-severity flaw exploitable over the network with low complexity and no user interaction. No known exploits in the wild or vendor advisories with patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system. This can lead to full compromise of the backup server, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected service to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving the syncNtpTime function.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6840c579182aa0cae2c16af8
Added to database: 06/04/2025, 22:15:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:22:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC
Views: 123
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