CVE-2026-32997
Authenticated File Write in Veeam Backup & Replication
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Last updated on: 2026-05-28
Assigner: HackerOne
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| veeam | backup_and_replication | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-36 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability allows an authenticated user who has the Backup Administrator role on a Linux-based Veeam Backup & Replication server to write arbitrary files. Essentially, such a user can create or modify files on the server in an unauthorized manner.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized file creation or modification on the affected server. This could potentially allow an attacker with Backup Administrator privileges to execute malicious code, alter backup data, or disrupt backup operations, thereby compromising the integrity and availability of backup services.