How severe is CVE-2024-40714?

CVE-2024-40714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40714?

CVE-2024-40714 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40714?

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-2024-40714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38581.

When was CVE-2024-40714 published?

CVE-2024-40714 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40714

CVE-2024-40714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38581
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in TLS certificate validation allows an attacker on the same network to intercept sensitive credentials during restore operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40714?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability in TLS certificate validation allows an attacker on the same network to intercept sensitive credentials during restore operations.
How severe is CVE-2024-40714?: CVE-2024-40714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40714?: CVE-2024-40714 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40714?: 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-2024-40714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38581.
When was CVE-2024-40714 published?: CVE-2024-40714 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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