On September 4, 2024, Veeam announced a serious security flaw, known as CVE-2024-40711, in its Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability. This cyber vulnerability has a critical severity score of 9.8 out of 10. It affects all versions of Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) up to and including version 12.1.2.172.
What Does This Mean For You?
Hackers can use this flaw to take control of the affected system. They could steal, delete, or encrypt backups and use the compromised system to launch further attacks within your network. A detailed analysis of this issue was shared on September 9, 2024, and a proof-of-concept (showing how the vulnerability can be exploited) was released on September 15, 2024.
Blackpoint's Advanced Persistent Group (APG) has tracked nine different ransomware groups that have been known to exploit vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability. These groups include Akira, Black Basta, Conti, Cuba, Egregor, Maze, Monti, REvil, and Royal.
Is the Vulnerability Being Exploited Right Now?
Yes. On October 10, 2024, researchers from Sophos reported that the Fog and Akira ransomware groups were actively exploiting this flaw. These attackers first gained access through compromised VPN gateways that did not have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled. They then exploited the Veeam vulnerability on port 8000 to create a local user account called “point” with administrative privileges.
Impact of Unpatched Systems
If this vulnerability remains unpatched, organizations face severe risks. Attackers can cripple business operations by encrypting or deleting critical backup data. Furthermore, compromised systems can serve as entry points for further exploitation across the network, leading to potential data breaches, reputational damage, and costly downtime. It's essential for organizations to prioritize updating their systems to mitigate these risks.
What Should You Do?
Veeam strongly recommends that all users update their VBR software to the latest version as soon as possible. This update will fix the Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability. You can find the update on Veeam’s release information page. By applying this patch, you will help protect your systems from potential attacks.
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