CVE-2025-48984: Veeam Backup and Replication · Code Injection
Affects Veeam Backup and ReplicationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Veeam Backup and Replication | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-48984, organizations should first verify if they are running the affected version 12.3.2 of Veeam Backup and Replication and plan for immediate upgrade once an official patch is released. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the Backup Server to the minimum necessary set of trusted domain users and implement strict network segmentation to limit exposure. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all domain accounts with access to backup infrastructure to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Monitor logs and audit trails for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected code execution or privilege escalations. Consider deploying application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions on Backup Servers to detect and block unauthorized code execution. Regularly back up backup configurations and metadata separately to enable recovery in case of compromise. Engage with Veeam support and subscribe to security advisories to receive timely updates. Finally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on backup infrastructure to identify and remediate related weaknesses proactively.
Description
A vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server by an authenticated domain user.