Veeam Backup & Replication up to 13.0.1.180 Backup Configuration File command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Veeam Backup & Replication up to 13.0.1.180. This affects an unknown function of the component Backup Configuration File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-55125. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Veeam Backup & Replication up to 13.0.1.180. This affects an unknown code of the component Backup Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The advisory is shared at veeam.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-55125. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 282518 (Veeam Backup and Replication < 13.0.1.1071 Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2026) (KB4792)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 13.0.1.1071 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at veeam.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (282518) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0017). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Veeam Backup & Replication

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 282518
Nessus Name: Veeam Backup and Replication < 13.0.1.1071 Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2026) (KB4792)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Backup & Replication 13.0.1.1071

Timelineinfo

01/08/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/09/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb4792
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55125 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55125
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340029
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0017 - Veeam Backup &amp; Replication: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2026 08:19
Updated: 01/09/2026 20:53
Changes: 01/08/2026 08:19 (53), 01/09/2026 09:04 (7), 01/09/2026 19:47 (14), 01/09/2026 20:53 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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