CVE-2024-40711

CRITICAL CISA KEV
Published Sep 7, 2024 Modified Oct 30, 2025 CWE-502

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Oct 17, 2024 Remediation due: Nov 7, 2024 Known ransomware use

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor Product
veeam veeam_backup_\&_replication

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40711? +
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability with a malicious payload can allow an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2024-40711? +
CVE-2024-40711 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40711? +
CVE-2024-40711 affects products from veeam, specifically: veeam_backup_\&_replication. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40711? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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