How severe is CVE-2024-39718?

CVE-2024-39718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39718?

CVE-2024-39718 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39718?

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-2024-39718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38203.

When was CVE-2024-39718 published?

CVE-2024-39718 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39718

CVE-2024-39718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38203
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability that allows a low-privileged user to remotely remove files on the system with permissions equivalent to those of the service account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39718?: An improper input validation vulnerability that allows a low-privileged user to remotely remove files on the system with permissions equivalent to those of the service account.
How severe is CVE-2024-39718?: CVE-2024-39718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39718?: CVE-2024-39718 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39718?: 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-2024-39718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38203.
When was CVE-2024-39718 published?: CVE-2024-39718 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4649

Affected products (1)

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

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