CVE-2024-22901: Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to use default MYSQL 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
It is strongly recommended to immediately change the default MySQL credentials to strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access. Verify and audit database access controls to ensure no default or weak credentials remain.
Description
Vinchin Backup & Recovery version 7.2 uses default MySQL credentials, which poses a critical security risk. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full control over the database, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backup system.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22901 (opens in a new tab)
- blog.leakix.net/2024/01/vinchin-backup-rce-chain (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/30 (opens in a new tab)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/176794/Vinchin-Backup-And-Recovery-7.2-Default-MySQL-Credentials.html (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/30 (opens in a new tab)
- vinchin.com (opens in a new tab)