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CVE-2024-22899: n/a

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-22899cvecve-2024-22899
Published: 02/02/2024 (02/02/2024, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
=7.2

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/13/2026, 08:22:41 UTC

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.

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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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