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CVE-2015-5742

VeeamVixProxy in Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R) before 8.0 update 3 stores local administrator credentials in log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files.

Severity
Low 2.1
Published
16 Oct 2015
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
3 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 43% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Information exposure (CWE-200)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Veeam Backup & ReplicationServers and applications · cpe:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication
  • Every version up to 8.0.0.2030

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5742
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-5742