How severe is CVE-2023-27532?

CVE-2023-27532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27532 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-08-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27532?

CVE-2023-27532 primarily affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27532?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-27532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31287. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-08-22).

When was CVE-2023-27532 published?

CVE-2023-27532 was published on 2023-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27532

CVE-2023-27532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-08-22). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-08-22)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31287
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-08-22)
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2023-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27532?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-27532?: CVE-2023-27532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27532 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-08-22, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27532?: CVE-2023-27532 primarily affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-27532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31287. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-08-22).
When was CVE-2023-27532 published?: CVE-2023-27532 was published on 2023-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:11.0.1.1261:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:11.0.1.1261:p20211123:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:11.0.1.1261:p20211211:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:11.0.1.1261:p20220302:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:12.0.0.1420:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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