CVE-2023-27532
Confirmed PUBLISHEDVulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This may lead to gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.
- CVE Published
- Mar 10, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 22, 2023
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Veeam Backup & Replication
|
Fixed Versions: v12 (build 12.0.0.1420 P20230223) |
Affected |
| n/a |
Veeam Backup & Replication
|
11a (build 11.0.1.1261 P20230227) |
Affected |
CVE References
- veeam.com/kb4424 veeam.com · CVE Record https://www.veeam.com/kb4424
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2023-08-22 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2023-08-22 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2023-08-22 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-03-18 16:20:53 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/173398 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-03-23 16:08:43 UTC · 110 stars
Exploit for CVE-2023-27532 against Veeam Backup & Replication
github · Created 2023-03-18 16:20:53 UTC · 63 stars
POC for Veeam Backup and Replication CVE-2023-27532
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:26 UTC about 1 year ago09:26 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 3 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 3 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC almost 3 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 3 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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16:20 UTC over 3 years ago16:20 UTC · over 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2023-27532
{
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"title": "Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted creden...",
"affected_vendor": "Veeam",
"affected_product": "Veeam Backup & Replication",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}