A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-40711) has been discovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. This flaw has been exploited by Akira and Fog ransomware groups, potentially leading to data breaches and system takeovers. The vulnerability affects various Veeam products, including Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, and Veeam Agent for Linux, among others. Organizations should prioritize patching affected systems to mitigate the risk of exploitation.