CVE-2024-22899

HIGH

Published Feb 2, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-94

Description

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vinchin	vinchin_backup_and_recovery	< 7.2

References

Exploits

https://blog.leakix.net/2024/01/vinchin-backup-rce-chain/ https://blog.leakix.net/2024/01/vinchin-backup-rce-chain/

Other References

http://vinchin.com https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/29 http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176793/Vinchin-Backup-And-Recovery-7.2-syncNtpTime-Command-Injection.html http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/29 http://vinchin.com https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22899? +

Vinchin Backup & Recovery v7.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the syncNtpTime function. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22899? +

CVE-2024-22899 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22899? +

CVE-2024-22899 affects products from vinchin, specifically: vinchin_backup_and_recovery. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22899? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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