How severe is CVE-2024-40715?

CVE-2024-40715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-40715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40715?

CVE-2024-40715 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40715?

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-2024-40715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38582.

When was CVE-2024-40715 published?

CVE-2024-40715 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40715

CVE-2024-40715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38582
Weakness: CWE-294
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Manager has been identified, which allows attackers to perform authentication bypass. Attackers must be able to perform Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40715?: A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Manager has been identified, which allows attackers to perform authentication bypass. Attackers must be able to perform Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-40715?: CVE-2024-40715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-40715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40715?: CVE-2024-40715 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40715?: 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-2024-40715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38582.
When was CVE-2024-40715 published?: CVE-2024-40715 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4682

Affected products (1)

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

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