How severe is CVE-2024-22899?

CVE-2024-22899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22899?

CVE-2024-22899 affects Vinchin Vinchin Backup And Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22899?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-22899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20424.

When was CVE-2024-22899 published?

CVE-2024-22899 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-22899

CVE-2024-22899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vinchin Vinchin Backup And Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20424
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Vinchin Vinchin Backup And Recovery
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22899?: Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function.
How severe is CVE-2024-22899?: CVE-2024-22899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22899?: CVE-2024-22899 affects Vinchin Vinchin Backup And Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-22899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20424.
When was CVE-2024-22899 published?: CVE-2024-22899 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vinchin:vinchin_backup_and_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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