This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.
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History

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Veeam
Veeam backup
Veeam veeam
Vendors & Products Veeam
Veeam backup
Veeam veeam

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-77
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Description This vulnerability allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as root by creating a malicious backup configuration file.
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hackerone

Published: 2026-01-08T16:18:20.398Z

Updated: 2026-01-08T17:33:26.470Z

Reserved: 2025-08-07T15:00:05.576Z

Link: CVE-2025-55125

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-08T17:33:22.444Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-01-08T17:15:47.730

Modified: 2026-01-08T18:15:58.450

Link: CVE-2025-55125

cve-icon Redhat

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