Critical RCE Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication: CVE-2026-44963
In June 2026, Veeam disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-44963) in its Backup & Replication software, affecting versions up to 12.3.2.4465. This flaw allows authenticated domain users to execute remote code on domain-joined backup servers, potentially compromising backup infrastructure and associated data. Veeam promptly released version 12.3.2.4854 to address this issue. ([veeam.com](https://www.veeam.com/kb4869?utm_source=openai)) The incident underscores the persistent threat of remote code execution vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Organizations are urged to apply patches swiftly and review access controls to mitigate risks associated with authenticated user exploits.
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