Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 16, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-5742
CVE-2015-5742
Description
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=8.0.0.2030
- (no CPE)range: <8.0 update 3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- packetstormsecurity.com/files/133906/Veeam-Backup-And-Replication-6-7-8-Privilege-Escalation.htmlnvdExploit
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/44nvdExploit
- www.ush.it/2015/10/08/veeam-backup-replication-6-7-8-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/nvdExploit
- www.veeam.com/kb2068nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536647/100/0/threadednvd
- www.veeam.com/kb2180nvd
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