CVE-2025-23121: Veeam Backup and Recovery · Code Injection
Affects Veeam Backup and RecoverySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 24% EPSS · CVSS 9.9 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 24.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Veeam Backup and Recovery | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the Veeam Backup Server to only highly trusted and necessary domain users, implementing strict role-based access controls (RBAC). 2. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate backup servers from general user networks, limiting exposure to potentially compromised accounts. 3. Monitor authentication logs and backup server activity for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unusual command executions or privilege escalations. 4. Apply virtual patching via Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) configured to detect and block suspicious traffic patterns targeting Veeam Backup Server interfaces. 5. Prepare for rapid deployment of official patches once released by Veeam, including testing in staging environments to ensure compatibility and stability. 6. Conduct regular security awareness training for domain users with access to backup infrastructure to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 7. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all accounts with access to backup systems to reduce the risk of credential misuse. 8. Maintain offline or immutable backups as a fallback to ensure recovery capability in case of backup server compromise.
Description
A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server by an authenticated domain user