CVE-2024-40711
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
- CVE Published
- Sep 07, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Oct 17, 2024
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| veeam |
backup_\&_replication
|
0 to <= 12.2.0.334 |
Affected |
| Veeam |
Backup and Recovery
|
12.1.2 to <= 12.1.2 |
Affected |
CVE References
- veeam.com/kb4649 veeam.com · CVE Record https://www.veeam.com/kb4649
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 | 2024-10-17 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-40711.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
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:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-10-17 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2024-10-17 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-10-16 05:02:27 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-40711.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/206718 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-10-16 05:02:27 UTC · 41 stars
CVE-2024-40711-exp
github · Created 2024-09-15 17:25:32 UTC · 48 stars
Pre-Auth Exploit for CVE-2024-40711
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:34 UTC about 2 months ago15:34 UTC · about 2 months ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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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 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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17:25 UTC almost 2 years ago17:25 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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16:11 UTC almost 2 years ago16:11 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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01:04 UTC about 2 years ago01:04 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-40711
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-40711",
"title": "A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload ca...",
"affected_vendor": "Veeam",
"affected_product": "Backup and Recovery",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}