Advisory Details

November 12th, 2024

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager AuthorizeByVMwareSsoToken Improper Certificate Validation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1472
ZDI-CAN-24589

CVE ID CVE-2024-40715
CVSS SCORE 5.0, AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS Veeam
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Backup Enterprise Manager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of security tokens. The issue results from improper certificate validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Veeam has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.veeam.com/kb4682
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-07-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-11-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-11-12 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT 06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044
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