CVE-2022-43549 Auth bypass in Veeam Backup for Google Cloud

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication mechanisms in Veeam Backup for Google Cloud, potentially gaining unauthorized access to backup services.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-43549?

CVE-2022-43549 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Veeam Backup for Google Cloud, published on 5 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper authentication in Veeam Backup for Google Cloud v1.0 and v3.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43549?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Veeam Veeam Backup for Google Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43549?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-43549 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43549 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqhh-f594-fg34.

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