Backup Exec
by Veritas
Take action — actively targeted
Backup Exec is actively targeted by attackers. A significant proportion of its known vulnerabilities are being exploited.
What to do
- Apply all available updates immediately
- Review your exposure — is this internet-facing?
- Monitor vendor advisories for this product
What Attackers Target
Vulnerabilities with high exploit probability
37.5%
Confirmed actively exploited (CISA)
37.5%
Public exploit code available
12.5%
Based on 8 known vulnerabilities. Percentages show the proportion that are actively dangerous — a low percentage means most vulnerabilities in this product are not being exploited.
Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities
| CVE | CVSS | Exploit Probability | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-8895 | 9.8 | 67.1% | — |
| CVE-2021-27877 | 8.2 | 40.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2005-0772 | 7.5 | 11.3% | — |
| CVE-2021-27878 | 8.8 | 1.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-27876 | 8.1 | 1.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-33671 | 7.7 | 0.1% | — |
| CVE-2024-33673 | 7.8 | 0.1% | — |
| CVE-2020-36167 | 9.3 | 0.1% | — |
51
/ 100
high-risk
Active Threat
27/50 · Moderate
Exploit Availability
24/50 · Moderate
Score uses Wilson score intervals to account for sample size. Products with few CVEs are scored conservatively.