CVE-2024-22901

Vinchin Backup And Recovery vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.11%

Published2 Feb 2024

Description

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to use default MYSQL credentials.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Vinchin Backup And Recovery≤ 7.2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176794/Vinchin-Backup-And-Recovery-7.2-Default-MySQL-Credentials.html
https://blog.leakix.net/2024/01/vinchin-backup-rce-chain/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/30
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/30Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-22901 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-22901 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.11%.

How severe is CVE-2024-22901?

CVE-2024-22901 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-22901?

Affected products include Vinchin Backup And Recovery.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22901?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.