Veeam Backup products: TLS certificate validation failure (CVE-2025-23114) #shorts

Summary

Welcome back to Cybersecurity Insights, the podcast where we delve into the latest issues in the cyber realm. Today, we're focusing on a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-23114, which impacts several Veeam Backup products. This vulnerability is a significant concern for users across various cloud platforms, and immediate action is required to maintain system security.

Product details

CVE-2025-23114 affects multiple Veeam products, including Veeam Backup for AWS versions up to 7.0, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure up to version 6.0, Veeam Backup for Google Cloud up to version 5.0, Veeam Backup for Nutanix AHV up to version 5.1, Veeam Backup for Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager and Red Hat Virtualization up to version 4.1, and Veeam Backup for Salesforce up to version 3.1. These products are widely used for data protection and disaster recovery across different cloud and virtualization environments.

Vulnerability type summary

The CVE-2025-23114 vulnerability involves a critical security flaw in the Veeam Updater component. It allows Man-in-the-Middle attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected server due to improper validation of TLS certificates. This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation on impacted systems, posing serious risks to data integrity and confidentiality.

Details of the vulnerability

The core issue with CVE-2025-23114 lies in the Veeam Updater's failure to correctly validate TLS certificates during update processes. This flaw permits malicious actors to intercept and tamper with update communications, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution on the server. Such a vulnerability makes it possible for attackers to escalate privileges and compromise critical data and systems on the affected platforms.

Conclusion

In conclusion, CVE-2025-23114 represents a significant threat to the security of Veeam Backup products. Users are urged to apply the available patches immediately to mitigate the risks associated with this Man-in-the-Middle vulnerability. Staying updated with the latest security enhancements is crucial in protecting your systems against potential attacks. Thank you for tuning in to Cybersecurity Insights, and as always, stay vigilant and proactive in your cybersecurity practices.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID
CVE-2025-23114
Description
A vulnerability in Veeam Updater component allows Man-in-the-Middle attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected server. This issue occurs due to a failure to properly validate TLS certificate.
Provider
hackerone
CWE / problem types
Affected Software Versions
Veeam:Backup for AWS:[{'version': '7.0', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}],Veeam:Backup for Microsoft Azure:[{'version': '6.0', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '6.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}],Veeam:Backup for Google Cloud:[{'version': '5.0', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '5.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}],Veeam:Backup for Nutanix AHV:[{'version': '5.1', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '5.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}],Veeam:Backup for Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager and Red Hat Virtualization:[{'version': '4.1', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '4.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}],Veeam:Backup for Salesforce:[{'version': '3.1', 'status': 'affected', 'lessThanOrEqual': '3.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}]
Date Published
2025-02-05T01:45:03.336Z
Last Updated
2025-03-13T18:23:04.462Z