How severe is CVE-2024-40713?

CVE-2024-40713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40713?

CVE-2024-40713 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40713?

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-2024-40713 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40713 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38580.

When was CVE-2024-40713 published?

CVE-2024-40713 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40713

CVE-2024-40713 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38580
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability that allows a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication to alter Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings and bypass MFA.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40713?: A vulnerability that allows a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication to alter Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings and bypass MFA.
How severe is CVE-2024-40713?: CVE-2024-40713 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40713?: CVE-2024-40713 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40713?: 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-2024-40713 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40713 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38580.
When was CVE-2024-40713 published?: CVE-2024-40713 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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