How severe is CVE-2024-29851?

CVE-2024-29851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29851?

CVE-2024-29851 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29851?

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-2024-29851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26843.

When was CVE-2024-29851 published?

CVE-2024-29851 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29851

CVE-2024-29851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-294.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26843
Weakness: CWE-294
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager allows high-privileged users to steal NTLM hash of Enterprise manager service account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29851?: Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager allows high-privileged users to steal NTLM hash of Enterprise manager service account.
How severe is CVE-2024-29851?: CVE-2024-29851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29851?: CVE-2024-29851 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29851?: 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-2024-29851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26843.
When was CVE-2024-29851 published?: CVE-2024-29851 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://veeam.com/kb4581

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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