CVE-2026-21670
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Credential Exposure via Privilege Escalation in SSH Client

Publication date: 2026-03-12

Last updated on: 2026-05-10

Assigner: HackerOne

Description
A vulnerability allowing a low-privileged user to extract saved SSH credentials.
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Published
2026-03-12
Last Modified
2026-05-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21670
EUVD
EUVD-2026-11581
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
veeam veeam_backup_&_replication From 13.0.0.496 (inc) to 13.0.1.1071 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-522 The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to extract saved SSH credentials from a system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive SSH credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to systems and compromising confidentiality.

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