Veeam Patches Critical CVE-2026-108142 Authorization Bypass

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Summary

Veeam’s CVE-2026-108142 is a critical, unauthenticated authorization bypass in Backup & Replication 13’s CDP Coordinator Service. Fixed builds are available; the vendor has not detailed the exploit path, and no public PoC or active exploitation was reported.

Key points

  • CVE-2026-108142 affects the CDP Coordinator Service in Veeam Backup & Replication 13 and allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authorization.
  • Veeam rates the flaw CVSS v4.0 9.1. Its vector indicates network access, no privileges, and no user interaction, but also lists additional attack requirements that the vendor has not explained.
  • Affected builds include 13.1.1.18 and earlier 13.1 builds, and 13.0.2.29 and earlier 13.0 builds. The article says Veeam 12.x is not affected.
  • Veeam fixed the issue in version 13.1.2 build 13.1.2.57 and version 13.0.3 build 13.0.3.63.
  • The vendor has not disclosed the exploitation sequence or claimed that the flaw enables remote code execution. The article reports no public PoC or active exploitation.
  • Until patched, administrators are advised to restrict network access to backup infrastructure and monitor service activity, configuration changes, and administrative actions.

Article Details

Vulnerability Types
  • Authorization bypass
  • Fail-open condition (CWE-636)
Severity
Critical; CVSS v4.0 score 9.1
Affected Versions
  • Veeam Backup & Replication 13.1.1.18 and earlier 13.1 builds
  • Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.2.29 and earlier 13.0 builds
Exploitation Status
not_reported
Exploit Availability
none_reported
Patch Status
available
Workarounds
  • Restrict network access to Veeam backup servers to systems that require it, and block unnecessary communication from workstation and user networks.
  • Prevent direct internet exposure of backup infrastructure and apply host-based firewall restrictions where operationally appropriate.

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