Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager AuthorizeByVMwareSsoToken Improper Certificate Validation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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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