CVE-2025-48982
CVE-2025-48982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Agent For Windows 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37230
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Veeam Veeam Agent For Windows
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows allows for Local Privilege Escalation if a system administrator is tricked into restoring a malicious file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48982?
- This vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows allows for Local Privilege Escalation if a system administrator is tricked into restoring a malicious file.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48982?
- CVE-2025-48982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-48982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-48982?
- CVE-2025-48982 affects Veeam Veeam Agent For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-48982?
- 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-2025-48982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-48982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37230.
- When was CVE-2025-48982 published?
- CVE-2025-48982 was published on 2025-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_agent_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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