How severe is CVE-2024-45204?

CVE-2024-45204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45204?

CVE-2024-45204 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45204?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-45204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41708.

When was CVE-2024-45204 published?

CVE-2024-45204 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45204

CVE-2024-45204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41708
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2024-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists where a low-privileged user can exploit insufficient permissions in credential handling to leak NTLM hashes of saved credentials. The exploitation involves using retrieved credentials to expose sensitive NTLM hashes, impacting systems beyond the initial target and potentially leading to broader security vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45204?: A vulnerability exists where a low-privileged user can exploit insufficient permissions in credential handling to leak NTLM hashes of saved credentials. The exploitation involves using retrieved credentials to expose sensitive NTLM hashes, impacting systems beyond the initial target and potentially leading to broader security vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2024-45204?: CVE-2024-45204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45204?: CVE-2024-45204 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41708.
When was CVE-2024-45204 published?: CVE-2024-45204 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4693

Affected products (1)

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

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