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Veeam Backup Replication CVE-2026-21668

HIGH
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-03-12 support@hackerone.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 19:57 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 12, 2026 - 15:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability allowing an authenticated domain user to bypass restrictions and manipulate arbitrary files on a Backup Repository.

AnalysisAI

Authenticated domain users can bypass file access restrictions on Backup Repository systems to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files due to insufficient authorization controls. This high-severity flaw affects users with valid domain credentials and requires no user interaction to exploit. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate as domain user
Delivery
Access Backup Repository over network
Exploit
Bypass file access restrictions
Execution
Manipulate arbitrary backup files
Impact
Exfiltrate or corrupt backup data

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated domain user account with network access to Backup Repository. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all backup repository instances and document current access controls; audit recent backup modification logs for suspicious activity. …

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CVE-2026-21668 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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