Veeam Agent up to 6.3.2.1205 on Windows Restore File Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veeam Agent up to 6.3.2.1205 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Restore File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-48982. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Veeam Agent up to 6.3.2.1205 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component Restore File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows allows for Local Privilege Escalation if a system administrator is tricked into restoring a malicious file.

It is possible to read the advisory at veeam.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-48982. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270694 (Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 6.x < 6.3.2.1302 Privilege Escalation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.3.2.1302 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (270694), EUVD (EUVD-2025-37230) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2274). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Veeam Backup & Replication

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 270694
Nessus Name: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 6.x < 6.3.2.1302 Privilege Escalation

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Agent 6.3.2.1302

Timelineinfo

10/14/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/11/2025 +28 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb4771
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48982 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48982
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328263
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2274 - Veeam Backup &amp; Replication: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 17:12
Updated: 11/11/2025 03:44
Changes: 10/14/2025 17:12 (53), 10/14/2025 17:50 (7), 10/18/2025 09:09 (2), 10/31/2025 02:04 (1), 10/31/2025 10:48 (11), 11/11/2025 03:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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