CVE-2026-56844

Local Privilege Escalation via Veeam Updater Component

Published Jul 22, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability in the Veeam Updater component of the Veeam Software Appliance that could allow a local user to elevate their privileges and gain root-level access to the underlying operating system.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

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History
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Veeam Updater Component
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Veeam Updater
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Veeam Updater
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Veeam
Veeam backup And Replication
Vendors & Products Veeam
Veeam backup And Replication
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Description A vulnerability in the Veeam Updater component of the Veeam Software Appliance that could allow a local user to elevate their privileges and gain root-level access to the underlying operating system.
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
Jul 22, 2026, 1:02 PM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 22, 2026, 1:16 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 5:10 PM