CVE-2024-22902: Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to be configured with default root credentials
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 17:39 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Feb 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, it is critical to change the default root credentials immediately to strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Description
Vinchin Backup & Recovery version 7.2 is affected by a critical vulnerability due to being configured with default root credentials. This misconfiguration allows an attacker to gain full control over the system without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a severe risk with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22902 (opens in a new tab)
- blog.leakix.net/2024/01/vinchin-backup-rce-chain (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/31 (opens in a new tab)
- default.com (opens in a new tab)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/176795/Vinchin-Backup-And-Recovery-7.2-Default-Root-Credentials.html (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/31 (opens in a new tab)
- vinchin.com (opens in a new tab)