CVE-2025-55125

critical

Description

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

References

References
More

https://www.securityweek.com/several-code-execution-flaws-patched-in-veeam-backup-replication/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-veeam-vulnerabilities-expose-backup-servers-to-rce-attacks/

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/veeam-patches-critical-rce.html

https://securityaffairs.com/186630/security/veeam-resolves-cvss-9-0-rce-flaw-and-other-security-issues.html

https://www.veeam.com/kb4792

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-01-08

Updated: 2026-01-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Critical

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00061