Critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software, CVE-2024-40711, which allows for remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability has been exploited by various ransomware groups, including Frag, Akira, and Fog, to gain unauthorized access to VBR servers and encrypt sensitive data. The article details the technical aspects of the vulnerability, the timeline of its discovery and exploitation, and the ransomware groups’ strategies. It emphasizes the importance of implementing security measures like patching, two-factor authentication, and network segmentation to protect VBR systems from attacks. The article concludes with a call to action for organizations to take proactive steps to secure their backup infrastructure and prevent ransomware incidents.
