How severe is CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 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-2025-55125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-55125?

CVE-2025-55125 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55125?

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-2025-55125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-55125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1512.

When was CVE-2025-55125 published?

CVE-2025-55125 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-55125

CVE-2025-55125 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1512
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2026-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-55125?: This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2025-55125?: CVE-2025-55125 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-2025-55125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-55125?: CVE-2025-55125 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55125?: 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-2025-55125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-55125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1512.
When was CVE-2025-55125 published?: CVE-2025-55125 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4792

Affected products (1)

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

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