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CVE-2025-59468 Veeam CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a Backup Administrator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user by sending a malicious password parameter. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify inventory for affected versions. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9, indicating a critical severity level. The vulnerability affects Veeam Backup & Replication systems, and defenders should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. It is essential to plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed and review

Vendor
Veeam
Product
Veeam Backup & Replication
CVSS
CRITICAL 9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-01-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Backup Administrators, Security Teams, and IT personnel responsible for Veeam Backup & Replication systems should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

A critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a Backup Administrator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify inventory for affected versions.

  • Remote code execution as the postgres user
  • Potential data breaches or system compromise
  • Disruption of backup and replication operations
  • Need for immediate remediation and verification

Technical summary

The vulnerability allows a Backup Administrator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user by sending a malicious password parameter to Veeam Backup & Replication. The CVSS score is 9, indicating a critical vulnerability. This vulnerability affects Veeam Backup & Replication systems, and defenders should assess exposure by checking for affected Veeam Backup & Replication versions, prioritize remediation for systems with Backup Administrator access, and verify inventory for potential exposure. The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a malicious

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure by checking for affected Veeam Backup & Replication versions
  • Prioritize remediation for systems with Backup Administrator access
  • Verify inventory for potential exposure
  • Apply vendor-provided patches or compensating controls

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its critical CVSS score of 9 and the affected Veeam Backup & Replication versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-59468 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59468

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-59468 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59468

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.