CVE-2023-27532
Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
Veeam Backup & Replication
Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This may lead to gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.
Ransomware groups exploiting CVE-2023-27532
The Akira ransomware group is said to have emerged in March 2023, and there's much speculation about its ties to the former CONTI ransomware group. It's worth noting that with the end of CONTI's operation, several affiliates migrated to independent campaigns s
Exploitation is attributed to these groups across their recorded activity. It does not follow that every organisation they listed was reached through CVE-2023-27532 — the source data does not record an entry point per incident.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 22 August 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 12 September 2023. CISA records this vulnerability as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 77.6%, which is higher than 99.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Recent listings by these groups
Disclosures from the groups above, newest first.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2023-27532 being exploited by ransomware groups?
Yes. CVE-2023-27532 is recorded as exploited by Akira. Between them these groups account for 1,407 victim disclosures in this database. CISA also records this vulnerability as used in ransomware campaigns.
What does CVE-2023-27532 affect?
CVE-2023-27532 affects Veeam Backup & Replication. Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication component allows encrypted credentials stored in the configuration database to be obtained. This may lead to gaining access to the backup infrastructure hosts.
How severe is CVE-2023-27532?
CVE-2023-27532 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 77.6%, higher than 99.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 12 September 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-27532?
Apply the vendor patch for Veeam Backup & Replication as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.