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CVE-2025-59470 Veeam CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows a Backup Operator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify inventory. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9 and is classified as CRITICAL. It allows a Backup Operator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user by sending a malicious interval or order parameter. Affected product deployments should be identified, and owners assigned for follow-up.

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

Defenders responsible for Veeam Backup & Replication systems, Backup Operators, and security teams should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

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

  • Remote code execution as the postgres user
  • Potential for lateral movement
  • Data tampering and unauthorized access
  • Verification of inventory and remediation priority

Technical summary

The vulnerability allows a Backup Operator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user by sending a malicious interval or order parameter. It has a CVSS score of 9 and is classified as CRITICAL. The vulnerability affects Veeam Backup & Replication systems, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. The vulnerability is a result of insufficient input validation, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Defensive priority

Remediation is critical due to the high CVSS score of 9 and the potential for remote code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure of Veeam Backup & Replication systems
  • Prioritize remediation of affected versions
  • Verify inventory of Backup Operators
  • Implement compensating controls for remote code execution

Evidence notes

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9 and is classified as CRITICAL. It allows a Backup Operator to perform remote code execution as the postgres user by sending a malicious interval or order parameter.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-59470 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59470

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

  • CVE-2025-59470 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59470

    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.