Low Privileged User Credential Extraction in Veeam Software
CVE-2026-21670

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Veeam
Status
Backup And Replication
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-21670?

A vulnerability exists in Veeam Backup & Replication that enables a low-privileged user to gain unauthorized access to saved SSH credentials. This could potentially lead to further exploitation of the system, allowing the user to perform actions that are typically restricted. It is crucial for users of affected versions to investigate and apply necessary mitigations to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Backup and Replication 13.0.1

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4831

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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