CVE-2025-55125: Veeam Backup And Recovery · Command Injection
Affects Veeam Backup And RecoverySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VeeamBackup And Recovery | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately review and restrict Backup and Tape Operator privileges to the minimum necessary, ensuring that only trusted personnel have such access. 2. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on backup configuration files and directories to detect unauthorized modifications. 3. Employ file integrity monitoring tools to alert on changes to backup configuration files. 4. Isolate backup management interfaces and systems from general user networks to reduce the risk of privilege escalation. 5. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accounts with Backup or Tape Operator privileges to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 6. Regularly audit backup operator activities and access logs for suspicious behavior. 7. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once Veeam releases a fix by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected systems. 8. Consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling or limiting backup configuration file editing where feasible. 9. Educate backup operators about the risks of malicious configuration files and enforce strict operational procedures. 10. Engage with Veeam support or security advisories for updates and recommended best practices.
Description
CVE-2025-55125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Backup and Recovery version 13.0.0 that allows a Backup or Tape Operator with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely as root by crafting a malicious backup configuration file. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of configuration inputs, classified under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command). Exploitation requires local access with Backup or Tape Operator privileges but does not require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, enabling full system compromise. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been released yet. European organizations relying on Veeam Backup and Recovery 13.0.0 should prioritize risk assessment and implement strict access controls.