CVE-2024-38651
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA code injection vulnerability can allow a low-privileged user to overwrite files on that VSPC server, which can lead to remote code execution on VSPC server.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA code injection vulnerability in VSPC allows a low-privileged user to overwrite files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation or authorization controls on file write operations.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm VSPC installationLocate the Veeam Service Provider Console installation directory, typically under C:\Program Files\Veeam\Service Provider Console or /opt/veeam/spc on Linux. Check for the presence of VSPC executables or services.Affected if VSPC is installed and running in the environment
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Identify installed VSPC versionOpen the VSPC web interface and navigate to the About or License section, or check the installed program version through the Windows Programs and Features panel, or query the VSPC service for its version string.Affected if The installed version falls within the affected version range for this CVE (compare your version to vendor advisories)
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Verify low-privileged user accessCheck VSPC user accounts and roles through the VSPC administration interface. Look for non-administrator accounts with access to file operations, backup job management, or file transfer features.Affected if Low-privileged user accounts exist with permissions to perform file operations in VSPC
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Inspect file operation permissionsReview the role-based access control (RBAC) settings for VSPC user roles. Check which roles have permissions to upload, import, or write files through the VSPC console or API.Affected if Any non-administrative role has file write or upload permissions enabled
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Audit recent file operations logsExamine VSPC audit logs and activity logs for any file write or upload actions performed by low-privileged users. Look for patterns of file transfers or imports that could indicate exploitation attempts.Affected if Low-privileged users have performed file operations that could have overwritten arbitrary files
The environment is affected if VSPC is installed, the installed version is within the affected range, and low-privileged users have file write or upload permissions accessible through VSPC.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict input validation and enforce proper authorization checks to ensure low-privileged users cannot overwrite arbitrary files. Validate all file paths and restrict file write operations to permitted directories only.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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