Veeam resolves CVSS 9.0 RCE flaw and other security issues
Security Affairs
Veeam has addressed a serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its Backup & Replication software, identified as CVE-2025-59470, which has a high severity score of 9.0 on the CVSS scale. This flaw allows Backup or Tape Operators to execute arbitrary code remotely as the postgres user, potentially leading to significant security breaches. Alongside this critical issue, Veeam also patched several other vulnerabilities in the same software suite. Users of Veeam Backup & Replication should prioritize applying these patches to safeguard their systems from potential exploitation. The swift response by Veeam reflects the importance of maintaining updated software to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Impact: Veeam Backup & Replication software, specifically affected by CVE-2025-59470.
Remediation: Users are advised to apply the latest patches released by Veeam for Backup & Replication to address CVE-2025-59470 and other vulnerabilities.