CVE-2024-40711—Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Veeam Backup and Replication Deserialization Vulnerability

Description

Veeam Backup and Replication contains a deserialization vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated user to perform remote code execution.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://www.veeam.com/kb4649
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40711

Related News Articles

• New Veeam vulnerability exposes backup servers to RCE attacksJune 9, 2026
• Amazon: AI-assisted hacker breached 600 Fortinet firewalls in 5 weeksFebruary 21, 2026
• AI-Assisted Threat Actor Compromises 600+ FortiGate Devices in 55 CountriesFebruary 21, 2026
• New Veeam vulnerabilities expose backup servers to RCE attacksJanuary 7, 2026
• New Veeam RCE flaw lets domain users hack backup serversJune 17, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-502