CISA KEVRansomware Use Known

CVE-2021-27878

Veritas Backup Exec Agent Command Execution Vulnerability

Veritas Backup Exec (BE) Agent contains a command execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to use a data management protocol command to execute a command on the BE Agent machine.

VendorVeritas

ProductBackup Exec Agent

EPSS24.0%

Added to KEVApr 07, 2023

Remediation DueApr 28, 2023

Known Ransomware UseYes

CWECWE-287

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For CVE-2021-27878, added to the catalogue on Apr 07, 2023 with a remediation deadline of Apr 28, 2023.

Added to KEVApr 07, 2023

Seraph AlertSame day

Remediation DueApr 28, 2023

ValidationOngoing

Overdue1279 days overdue

Recommended action: Apply vendor remediation guidance.

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